Experienced Civil EIT - Renewable Energy

Kimley-Horn; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Richmond office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training with 2+ years of design experience to join the Renewable Energy team. This is not a remote position and you will work closely with senior engineers on solar site design, BESS, substation design, and permitting.

You'll receive on-the-job training, mentorship, and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions while growing your professional credentials as an EIT/C.E.T.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil engineering design experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-In-Training or Engineering Intern certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering tasks with on-the-job and formal training, including mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of experience to join their Renewable Energy team. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of civil engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship, camaraderie, and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions.

Our Renewable Energy team works on projects including:

• Solar site Design
• Utility scale solar projects
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Sites
• Substation Design
• Project Due Diligence and Site Constraints
• Jurisdictional Permitting and Agency Coordination
• Client Management

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.