Engineering - Civil Engineer 0-2 Years Experience

KPFF Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

License support

Mentorship

Job summary

KPFF Austin is actively seeking motivated and energetic entry-level civil engineers. We review candidates as openings arise, offering growth opportunities within a collaborative, mentorship-rich environment.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. or higher, have internship experience or EIT certification, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to visit job sites and stay engaged at a desk with computer work. Join KPFF for varied site development projects and professional development.

Qualifications

• This entry-level civil engineer role seeks candidates with site development exposure or the willingness to learn; a B.S. degree or higher is required with internship experience and EIT preferred.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills are essential.
• Ability to visit job sites to inspect conditions and envision potential scope of work.
• Ability to sit/stand for prolonged desk work and use engineering principles to solve problems with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineering projects in site development and related disciplines.
• Learn from mentors and contribute to project deliverables with growing independence.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and clients to ensure quality and timeliness.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent thinking

Attention to detail

Site visits

Education

B.S. degree

EIT Certification

Job description

• Full-time
• Discipline : Civil Engineering
• Compensation: USD 80,000 - USD 88,000 - yearly

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.

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 always on the lookout for motivated and energetic entry‑level civil engineers. We continuously accept applications and review candidates for positions as they become available.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Ideally, candidates should have some experience in site development, however more importantly we seek candidates who have the competency, attitude, and personal commitment to deliver the highest quality work to our clients.
• This position requires a B.S. degree or higher and preferably relevant internship experience and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills are essential.
• Ability to visit job sites to inspect existing conditions and envision potential scope of work requirements
• Ability to set 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
• Candidates will work on a wide variety of demanding projects with growth opportunities based upon their responsiveness, skills, attitude, and commitment.

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.

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)
• 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)
• Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program (Commuter Check)
• 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 base salary for a qualified candidate with 0-2 years of experience is $80,000 - $88,000. 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.