Ben Stucke, P.E.
Cincinnati
Summary
Dynamic Professional Engineer with a proven track record at the City of Lebanon, leading infrastructure projects with budgets up to $20 million. Expert in AutoCAD Civil 3D and project management, I excel in leading teams, driving successful outcomes in complex environments while enhancing community infrastructure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Engineer,
City of Lebanon
Lebanon
09.2022 - Current
- Lead a team of four engineers and technicians in managing and delivering city infrastructure projects.
- Oversee and administer an annual capital and operating budget of $10–20 million.
- Design and prepare plans and specifications for public improvement projects including roadway, water, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer systems.
- Direct the City’s transportation network strategy, integrating vehicular, pedestrian, and alternative transportation systems; seek and secure federal and state funding.
- Develop and manage engineering and capital budgets, preparing bid documents, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for public procurement.
- Review and supervise private development and right-of-way construction for compliance with City codes and standards.
- Collaborate with other departments on long-range planning for infrastructure maintenance and modernization.
- Investigate and resolve field issues affecting property owners, contractors, and city operations.
- Prepare and maintain technical standards, design criteria, and construction specifications used in project bid packages.
- Serve as the Floodplain Administrator for the City.
Project Engineer
The Kleingers Group
Cincinnati
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Delivered sports engineering, athletic surface, and civil site design services for major indoor and outdoor athletic facilities.
- Designed projects including Indian Hill Tennis Facility, Batavia High School Athletic Complex, NKU Softball Renovation, Coors Field Renovation, and Prasco Park Renovation.
- Prepared engineering drawings, grading plans, stormwater management, and detention design calculations.
- Maintained and strengthened client relationships, expanding business opportunities within the sports facility market.
- Ensured quality control and adherence to company standards, workflows, and best practices.
- Mentored junior staff, promoting skill development and project consistency.
- Applied value engineering to deliver cost-effective yet high-quality project outcomes.
- Managed multiple project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables within a fast-paced consulting environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH01-2019
Skills
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- GIS / ArcMap
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management
- Hydrology / Stormwater Modeling
- Budgeting and Capital Planning
- Leadership and Mentorship
Certification
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) – State of Ohio
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
Timeline
City Engineer,
City of Lebanon
09.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
The Kleingers Group
01.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Cincinnati