Civil Engineer – Site Design, Drainage & Permitting

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribs

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contrib

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Group life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal/sick time

Jury duty pay

Family leave

Travel accident insurance

Transit subsidy

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Seattle is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4-7 years of experience to lead site planning, grading, drainage, and utility design for diverse projects. The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and includes coordinating timelines, budgets, and resources, while preparing technical reports and design presentations for clients.

The candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, evaluate regulatory codes, and support permitting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil (preferred) or environmental engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• 4-7 years of experience under supervision of a licensed civil engineer.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire and ability to work in a team.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with stormwater hydrology modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design efforts in site planning, grading, drainage, utility layout, and stormwater systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AutoTurn, and other design software to produce detailed drawings, conduct vehicular turning studies, and support engineering analysis.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drainage studies, feasibility analyses, and design presentations to communicate project findings and recommendations.
• Assist in managing project tasks, coordinating timelines, budgets, and resources to meet deliverables.
• Prepare draft proposals and scopes of work.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, and internal teams, providing expert guidance throughout project execution.
• Build strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Research jurisdictional codes and manuals to determine design requirements.
• Assist with permitting processes, liaise with regulatory agencies, and uphold high standards of design quality and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct site visits to perform assessments, verify compliance with design standards, observe construction progress, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, offering expert guidance and proactive support throughout project execution.
• Drive sustainable civil engineering solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying innovative approaches to improve processes and project outcomes.

Skills

Effective written and verbal comms

Team collaboration

Supervising experience

Stormwater hydrology modeling

Education

Bachelors in Civil (or Environmental) Eng

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

WA State PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AutoTurn

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Seattle is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4-7 years of experience to lead site planning, grading, drainage, and utility design for diverse projects. The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and includes coordinating timelines, budgets, and resources, while preparing technical reports and design presentations for clients.

The candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, evaluate regulatory codes, and support permitting processes.