Engineering - Civil Design Engineer 3-5 Years Experience

KPFF Consulting Engineers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in San Diego is seeking a civil engineer with 3–5 years of site development experience to join our team. You’ll perform civil design work, including grading, water and sewer, and hydrology calculations, coordinating with staff to produce construction documents and specifications.

Work with senior mentors in a collaborative environment, using AutoCAD and Civil3D, contribute to permitting, research, and multiple projects while maintaining schedules and quality.

Qualifications

• E.I.T. or P.E. is required.
• 3–5 years of site development engineering experience.
• Self-starter and self-motivated.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and hydrology modeling.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills and time management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to visit job sites to inspect conditions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Civil engineering design of site development projects including grading, water, sewer, and storm drainage.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic calculations.
• Coordinate work with staff and other design team members.
• Conduct research, permitting, and prepare construction documents and specs.
• Visit job sites to inspect existing conditions and determine scope.

Skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Independent decision making

Education

E.I.T. or P.E.

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Hydrology modeling software

Job description

Job 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.

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.

Responsibilities

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

• 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 modeling, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil3D
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite
• Must have excellent communication skills as well as time management and organizational 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 prioritizing 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 organizing social activities, we strive to create a balanced and fulfilling workplace.

Compensation

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected base salary for a qualified candidate is $88,000 - $105,000. Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize 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 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.

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.