Experienced Civil Engineer - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-to-1 company match on retirement plan

Low-cost health coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Columbus office is looking for a Civil Engineer with over 6 years of experience to join the Land Development team. The position involves performing engineering tasks for diverse residential and commercial projects and managing project progress and budgets. Candidates should hold a Professional Engineering License (or be able to obtain it) and have strong skills in site civil design and software like AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The role is on-site and comes with excellent benefits including a robust retirement plan and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Ability to build plan sets and other construction documents.
• Experience with task management and concept design.

Responsibilities

• Perform site development engineering and project management tasks.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Research, coordinate, and manage staff for various projects.

Skills

site civil design

hydrology modeling

storm drainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

project management

Education

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Columbus, Ohio (OH) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join their Land Development team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Perform site development engineering and project management tasks for residential and commercial projects
• 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
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules
• This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects
• You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships
• You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant engineering design experience
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Candidates should have experience with site civil design, permitting, and applicable software applications including hydrology modeling program, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
• Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting project management tasks
• Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to build plan sets and other construction documents
• Design experience that includes utilities, site layout, drainage, due diligence and permitting

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley‑Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1‑B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities