Civil Design Engineer (3-5 yrs) - Growth & Flexible Benefits

Kpffconsultingengineers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Professional development & mentorship

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineer with 3-5 years of design experience in Sacramento, CA. You will design site development, grading, drainage, and utilities using Civil 3D, and prepare construction documents for projects.

You will support planning, permitting, and coordination with clients and teams, conduct field visits, and contribute to design reviews and quality control. EIT certification is required, PE licensure pursued. Competitive benefits and on-site work await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs for site development, grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and roadway improvement projects.
• Perform engineering calculations, technical analyses, and design studies.
• Develop construction documents, specifications, and supporting technical documentation using Civil 3D and related design tools.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and coordination efforts throughout the design process.
• Assist with permitting, agency coordination, and regulatory approvals.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to support successful project delivery.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and data collection activities.
• Evaluate existing conditions and verify design assumptions during project development and construction.
• Contribute to design reviews and quality control efforts.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff as experience grows.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Progress toward PE licensure

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineer with 3-5 years of design experience in Sacramento, CA. You will design site development, grading, drainage, and utilities using Civil 3D, and prepare construction documents for projects.

You will support planning, permitting, and coordination with clients and teams, conduct field visits, and contribute to design reviews and quality control. EIT certification is required, PE licensure pursued. Competitive benefits and on-site work await.