Civil Engineer - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement plan

Health coverage

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn seeks a Civil Engineer with 1.5+ years of experience to join the Land Development team. This role focuses on site development design, permitting, and coordination with diverse stakeholders. The position includes mentorship and exposure to plan production and project financials.

The team is relocating to our Walnut Creek, CA office by Q4 2026, offering opportunities to work across disciplines and manage client relationships on varied land development projects.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of civil engineering design firm experience.
• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's).
• California PE license preferred or plan to obtain within 36 months.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Perform site development engineering and project management for land development projects.
• Complete site civil design, permitting, and hydrology/storm drainage modeling using relevant software including AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Support bid packages, technical specifications, and client interactions.
• Coordinate with staff, mentor junior colleagues, and manage project costs.

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Pleasanton office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 1.5+ years of experience to join their Land Development team. *This team will be relocatingto our new office in Walnut Creek, CA by Q4 of 2026!

Responsibilities

• The person selected for this role will perform site development engineering and project management tasks for a variety of land development 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

• 1.5+ years experience with a civil engineering design firm
• Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering
• California Professional Engineers licensed preferred (or desire to obtain within 36 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

Salary Range:

$105,000 to $125,000

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.