Civil Engineer in Training (EIT), Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with 2:1 match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement & internal/tr a

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Vero Beach office seeks a Civil Engineer-in-Training with 2+ years of experience for their Land Development team. This on-site role focuses on site development engineering, design, and permitting using AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology tools.

The position offers mentorship, exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions, with a path toward PE licensure. This is a full-time on-site opportunity in Vero Beach, FL.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil engineering design experience at a design firm.
• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering (Bachelors or Masters).
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform site development engineering and project management for diverse projects.
• Complete site civil design and permitting using AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology tools.
• Develop land development site designs and coordinate with teams.
• Prepare bid packages, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Engage in mentorship, plan production, and client interactions.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Site development

Project management

Communication skills

Independent and teamwork

Detail oriented

Deadline driven

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or eligible within 12 months

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology modeling software

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Vero Beach, Florida (FL) office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of experience to join their Land Development team. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• The person selected for this role will perform site development engineering and project management tasks for a variety of projects
• They will complete site civil design, permitting, and applicable software applications including hydrology modeling program, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
• Projects will include a variety of land development site designs
• In addition to strong technical experience, other responsibilities will include research, coordination, project management, staff management, cost estimating, permitting for land disturbance and preparation of bid packages as well as technical specifications
• As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with a civil engineering design firm
• Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering
• "Engineer-In-Training" or "Engineering Intern" certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.