Civil Designer - Site Development & Civil 3D (Flexible)

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Newport Beach seeking a Civil Designer with 1–3 years of experience to contribute to land development and site design projects. You will gain hands-on experience in grading, drainage, utility design, permitting, and construction documentation while collaborating with licensed engineers and project managers.

You'll strengthen Civil 3D skills and support project lifecycles with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in civil design, drafting, land development, or related civil engineering projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for plan production; familiarity with HydroCAD or similar tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to civil design projects: prepare plans, drawings, and specifications for site planning, grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and infrastructure.
• Develop drawings, calculations, and documentation using AutoCAD, Civil 3D; assist with design calculations and project documentation.
• Assist with site assessments and data collection; support construction observations to verify conformance with plans.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies for submittals, permitting, and compliance.
• Apply design standards and regulations to drawings and deliverables; resolve design issues with the team.

Skills

Civil design

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Newport Beach seeking a Civil Designer with 1–3 years of experience to contribute to land development and site design projects. You will gain hands-on experience in grading, drainage, utility design, permitting, and construction documentation while collaborating with licensed engineers and project managers.

You'll strengthen Civil 3D skills and support project lifecycles with growth opportunities.