Park Infrastructure Engineer: Trails, Bridges & Conservation

Gilman Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilman Partners is seeking a Park Engineer to lead diverse park development and infrastructure projects within Great Parks’ system. You will plan, design, and oversee construction of trails, bridges, roads, and related facilities, coordinating with consultants, agencies, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree with a PE license in Ohio and 3–8 years of municipal/infrastructure project experience, including permitting and bid processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio or ability to obtain/maintain.
• Approximately 3–8 years of experience as a Project Engineer/Project Manager in municipal/public infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction practices, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with public infrastructure such as trails, roadways, bridges, utilities, stormwater systems.
• Familiarity with consultant management, contract administration, bidding processes, and construction observation.
• Working knowledge of engineering design software and CAD applications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of park development and infrastructure improvement projects from planning through construction completion.
• Prepare, review, and approve construction plans, specifications, contract documents, cost estimates, feasibility studies, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, surveyors, contractors, and public agencies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee the design and construction of roads, trails, bridges, parking facilities, stormwater systems, utilities, dams, shelters, docks, and other park infrastructure.
• Conduct on-site construction observation to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, negotiate change orders, and ensure quality, budget, and schedule compliance.
• Obtain and coordinate required permits and approvals from federal, state, and local authorities.
• Provide technical expertise on infrastructure planning, stream restoration, green infrastructure, roadway design, and asset management initiatives.
• Support long-term infrastructure planning through inspections, condition assessments, maintenance planning, and capital improvement recommendations.
• Manage project budgets, approve invoices, and ensure responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Collaborate closely with planners, landscape architects, operational teams, and leadership to advance the mission and strategic goals of Great Parks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Budgeting and scheduling

Technical problem solving

Education

Professional Engineer license (Ohio)

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

CADD applications

Job description

Gilman Partners is seeking a Park Engineer to lead diverse park development and infrastructure projects within Great Parks’ system. You will plan, design, and oversee construction of trails, bridges, roads, and related facilities, coordinating with consultants, agencies, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree with a PE license in Ohio and 3–8 years of municipal/infrastructure project experience, including permitting and bid processes.