Entry Level Civil Engineer - Surface Water

Kimley-Horn; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off including flexible scheduling and half-day Fridays

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking engineering graduates for their Orlando, Florida office in 2026. This position focuses on utilizing technical software to deliver high-quality engineering designs and solutions for multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have an ABET accredited degree in engineering by Summer 2026 and show a proactive approach to learning software like AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Join a company known for its commitment to employee development and an outstanding workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Graduates in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering are encouraged to apply.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn essential software tools.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical software programs to analyze and produce deliverables.
• Contribute to civil engineering design, planning, and analysis for various projects.
• Collaborate across disciplines to achieve project goals.
• Familiarize with regulations and company standards.
• Learn discipline-specific software related to various engineering fields.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excel

Microstation

VISSIM

Open Roads

Synchro

GIS

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) by Summer 2026

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for engineering graduates to join our Orlando, Florida (FL) office in 2026. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients.
• Contribute to the pre-construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects ranging in size and scope.
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients' visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn's and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
• Analysts will learn one or more software programs specific to their disciplines: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and/or GIS.

Qualifications

• An ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) by Summer 2026 in one of the following majors:
  • Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering
  • Engineering Technology

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it - that is why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.