Experienced Civil EIT - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Family leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s Fort Lauderdale, FL office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of experience to join our Land Development team. This on-site role focuses on site development engineering, design, permitting, and project coordination for diverse projects.

You will work with AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydrology and drainage software, and support bid packages, cost estimates, and client communications, with on-the-job training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform site development engineering and project management tasks.
• Complete site civil design, permitting, and hydrology/drainage analysis using relevant software.
• Contribute to land development site designs and bid packages; support client interactions and project finances.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Team player

Urgency

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

EIT/Engineering Intern certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL) 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

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 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- 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.