Design Engineer – Civil & Water Infrastructure

About the role

Gonzalez Companies, a partner‑managed engineering firm, is looking for a Design Engineer to join its Cincinnati team. The role supports water, wastewater, site development and transportation projects for municipalities and utility districts, offering hands‑on design experience and client interaction.

Key responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, plans and specifications for infrastructure, site development, water/wastewater and building systems.
• Perform technical analyses, calculations and modeling such as hydraulic modeling, grading/drainage and system sizing.
• Prepare construction drawings and documents using CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit).
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and environmental engineers.
• Review project requirements, codes and regulations to ensure compliance with local, state and federal standards.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, permitting documents and engineering studies.
• Support project managers with scope development, scheduling, budgeting and progress tracking.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations and data collection to inform design.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and regulatory agencies to resolve design issues.
• Review shop drawings, submittals and RFIs during construction for conformance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering design experience.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification; PE license preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulations.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Revit
• Hydraulic modeling software
• MEP design tools