Staff Civil Engineer – Site Development & Design Lead

Strategic HR Client Job Openings; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Memberships & Licensing

Job summary

The Kleingers Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer to lead study‑phase and design‑phase efforts across civil, environmental, construction, and industrial projects, with a strong focus on site development and infrastructure solutions. You will collaborate with internal teams and clients to keep projects moving forward and deliver accurate, high‑quality designs.

This role mentors co‑ops and interns, requires intermediate proficiency in civil engineering software, and entails

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 3–5 years civil engineering experience preferred (minimum of 2 consecutive years).
• PE licensure preferred but not required; Indiana licensure a plus.
• Ability to execute basic design projects from start to finish as the primary designer.
• Working knowledge of state and local regulations.
• Proficiency with CAD and related design, data, and analysis software.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with both analytical and creative thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance to project stakeholders and management regarding design and construction requirements.
• Develop and communicate designs using engineering software and drafting tools, including site and detention design.
• Establish design criteria and specifications through engineering analysis (e.g., water flow rates, traffic demand, earthwork balances).
• Plan projects using drawings, surveys, maps, aerial photography, and geologic and topographical data.
• Prepare technical reports, including detention reports and engineering due diligence reports.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, engineers, and surveyors to ensure accurate layouts, grades, elevations, and project execution.
• Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with design standards and specifications.
• Share and teach Company methodologies and best practices to team members.
• Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in civil engineering principles, practices, and design tools.
• Participate in professional meetings, associations, and networking activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Drafting tools

Civil engineering software

Job description

The Kleingers Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer to lead study‑phase and design‑phase efforts across civil, environmental, construction, and industrial projects, with a strong focus on site development and infrastructure solutions. You will collaborate with internal teams and clients to keep projects moving forward and deliver accurate, high‑quality designs.

This role mentors co‑ops and interns, requires intermediate proficiency in civil engineering software, and entails