Civil Project Engineer II — Land Development Specialist

Kier + Wright; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision paid foryou

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Free office snacks

Job summary

Kier + Wright is seeking a Project Engineer to provide engineering support for civil design and land development projects in California. You will prepare technical plans, collaborate with technicians, and contribute to multiple projects from concept through construction.

The role emphasizes AutoCAD Civil 3D work, time management, and effective coordination with private consultants and public agencies. EIT or CA-licensed PE is preferred, with substantial land development experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in land development.
• EIT or Professional Engineering License, CA.
• Experience with AutoCAD required.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Hydrology/ Hydraulic Software or AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carries out tasks assigned by the Project Lead and engineering team.
• Develops working drawings for civil design plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D (grading, drainage, utility, stormwater management and street frontage improvements) from sketches.
• Uses engineering judgment to perform duties and knows when to ask questions, seek assistance or perform independent research.
• Manages personal time allotted to various tasks to meet obligations of one or more projects, including budget, quality and schedule.
• Provide accurate design of on-site and off-site improvements for planning and construction of commercial, industrial, and/or high-density residential projects.

Skills

Land development experience

Civil design concepts

Collaboration with teams

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EIT or Professional Engineering License, CA

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Hydrology/Hydraulic Software

Job description

Kier + Wright is seeking a Project Engineer to provide engineering support for civil design and land development projects in California. You will prepare technical plans, collaborate with technicians, and contribute to multiple projects from concept through construction.

The role emphasizes AutoCAD Civil 3D work, time management, and effective coordination with private consultants and public agencies. EIT or CA-licensed PE is preferred, with substantial land development experience.