Experienced Civil EIT - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-to-1 company match on retirement plan

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible scheduling and personal leave

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement and internal training programs

New Parent Leave and childcare resources

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join their Land Development team. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of experience in civil engineering, hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an ABET accredited university, and possess the ability to obtain an Engineer-In-Training certification within 12 months. This role involves site development engineering, project management tasks, and completing civil designs. Strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with a civil engineering design firm.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Engineer-In-Training certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform site development engineering and project management tasks.
• Complete site civil design, permitting, and applicable software applications.
• Conduct research, coordination, and project financials.

Skills

Site civil design

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Excellent verbal and written communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited university

Engineer-In-Training certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Columbus, Ohio (OH) office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of experience to join their Land Development team. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• The person selected for this role will perform site development engineering and project management tasks for a variety of projects
• They will complete site civil design, permitting, and applicable software applications including hydrology modeling program, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
• Projects will include a variety of land development site designs
• In addition to strong technical experience, other responsibilities will include research, coordination, project management, staff management, cost estimating, permitting for land disturbance and preparation of bid packages as well as technical specifications
• As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions

#LI-RM2

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with a civil engineering design firm
• Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering
• "Engineer-In-Training" or "Engineering Intern" certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

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’s 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 18 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.