Engineering - Civil Design Engineer 3-5 Years Experience

KPFF Consulting Engineers

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 105,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA with employer contribution

FSA

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

License renewal support

Job summary

KPFF Austin is actively hiring motivated civil engineers with three to five years of site development experience. The selected candidate will be responsible for civil engineering design of site development projects including rough and precise grading, water, sewer, storm drain, hydrology and hydraulic calculations, and coordinating work with other staff and design team members.

In addition to strong technical knowledge, other responsibilities will include research, coordination, permitting, and

Qualifications

E.I.T. or P.E. license required or in progress
3–5 years of site development experience
Self-starter and self-motivated
Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D
Proficient with MS Office
Excellent communication and time management
Able to work independently and in a team
Ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to visit job sites
Able to focus and apply engineering principles

Responsibilities

Civil design of site development projects including grading, water, sewer, and storm drainage
Perform hydrology and hydraulics calculations
Coordinate with staff and design team members
Research, permitting, and preparation of construction documents and specs

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Hydrology modelling

MS Office

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

E.I.T. or P.E.

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Hydrology modelling

Job description

Company Description

KPFF Consulting Engineers provides structural and civil engineering services to architects, government agencies, developers, and contractors for projects with a wide range of functions. Established in 1960, KPFF has offices in Austin, Birmingham, Boise, Chicago, Des Moines, Eugene, Irvine, Lacey, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Louisville, Nashville, Newport Beach, New York City, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tacoma, and Washington, DC.

Company Description

KPFF's civil engineering staff accomplishes projects for site development, parks, and recreation facilities and the improvements to existing city streets, urban arterials, and highways. Scope of services may include site planning, environmental analysis, storm drainage studies, wetlands enhancement, permit coordination, and design of site grading, drainage, storm detention, utilities, access roads, parking facilities, and public street improvements.

In addition to typical site development engineering, our civil group serves as a prime consultant to government clients for management and design of transportation, waterfront, site improvements, and major utility projects.

Our engineers work in dynamic teams with open communication and strong support from senior-level mentors. These teams work directly with our clients on some of the most challenging projects in the region. We promote decision-making at the level closest to the issue in order to most efficiently and effectively serve our clients, and to promote professional growth for our staff.

Job Description

KPFF Austin is actively hiring for motivated, energetic, and experienced civil engineers with three to five years of experience. Applications should include resume and cover letter.

The selected candidate will be responsible for civil engineering design of site development projects including rough and precise grading, water, sewer, storm drain, hydrology and hydraulic calculations, and coordinating work with other staff and design team members. In addition to strong technical knowledge, other responsibilities will include research, coordination, permitting, and preparation of construction documents as well as technical specifications.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

E.I.T. or P.E.
Must have three to five years of relevant site development engineering experience
Must be a self-starter and self-motivated
Must have experience with applicable software applications including hydrology modelling, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil3D
Must be proficient with MS Office Suite
Must have excellent communication skills as well as time management and organisational skills
Able to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to work on multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
Ability to visit job sites to inspect existing conditions and envision potential scope of work requirements.
Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time at a desk working on a computer and viewing a screen
Ability to apply established engineering principles to solve problems and/or overcome obstacles using sound judgement, independent decision making, and prolonged focus

Additional Information

Why KPFF?

Mentorship & Development: Through KPFF’s Forefront Education Program, you’ll receive unparalleled mentorship from seasoned professionals, empowering you to excel in your career from day one. Thrive in a setting that values your development and independence, where your ideas are welcomed, and your contributions make a real impact.

Relationship Building: At our core, we focus on forging meaningful connections. By prioritising trust and stability, we create lasting relationships with our partners and clients that stand the test of time.

Supportive Environment: We cultivate growth in all aspects of your life in a supportive environment that values your well‑being. From promoting a healthy lifestyle to organising social activities, we strive to create a balanced and fulfilling workplace.

Benefits: We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive benefits. Our benefits include:

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
KPFF Paid Family Leave
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays)
Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
Engineering License fee renewals and financial support for PE/SE license applications and examinations.

Compensation

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected Salary for this position is $88,000 - $105,000 depending on education, experience, and licensure. Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognise and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process, we’ll provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.

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