Civil Designer Co-Op in Cincinnati, Ohio at KZF Design Inc

About KZF Design

KZF Design is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm proudly recognized as one of Cincinnati’s Top 100 Places to Work since 2021. We are passionate about creating spaces that serve, inspire, and strengthen communities. Join a team where your voice matters and your work makes a difference.

Position OverviewWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Civil Designer Co-Op to join our Civil Engineering team. This role is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering who is eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects in a professional setting.QUALIFICATIONS

Experience producing site/civil documents in an A/E or Civil Engineering design firm (required)

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Comfortable with a broad range of project typesExperience using AASHTO ODOT design standards (desired)Experience using MicroStation GEOPAK (desired)Experience designing Civil work to meet LEED criteriaComfortable working on parallel assignmentsFamiliarity with building design and constructionProactive and assertive in problem solvingComfortable working on parallel assignmentsComfortable working in teams and making group presentationsFamiliarity with A/E industry BIM standards a plusExperience using REVIT (desired)Proficiency in AutoCAD a plusLEED certification a plusGood written and oral communications skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English

RESPONSIBILITIES

Help our clients achieve their goalsWork with Civil Engineers and Project Managers to meet KZF goals and objectivesSupport Civil Engineering projects under the supervision of Civil Engineers and other KZF staffMaintain a general knowledge of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection and telecom building systems; coordinate these systems with the Civil design.Prepare Civil design and construction documents in AutoCAD Civil 3D, per applicable standardsPrepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirementsAssist with the preparation of Civil Engineering design studies, design narratives, calculations, and analysisAssist with the preparation of design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development, construction documents)Maintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project scopesAssist with the preparation of outline and final construction document specifications, and coordinate the work with other project specificationsParticipating in value engineeringAttend and participate in project team meetingsSeek advice from Project Engineers and the Director of Civil Engineering Services, as requiredInterface with all professional disciplines assigned to the project to coordinate the Civil Engineering workRemain current with new products and tools that will assist you in better meeting our client’s needsAssist with researching building materials and systems and selecting appropriate items for incorporation into the building designAssist with field investigations and participate in construction site observation visits as requestedMaintain technical expertise in your profession and area of workProvide AutoCAD Civil 3D support to the CA Department and other team members on projectsAssist with construction administration, review shop drawings, prepare construction submittals, participate in construction site observation, prepare Request for Information (RFI) responses and work with the Construction Administration Department and other team members to resolve construction issues in a timely manner