Project Engineer I (Land Development)

Kier & Wright Civil Engineers and Surveyors; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay ($75,000 - $104,000 +/

Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid

401k and profit sharing

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Great company culture

Free office snacks

Much more!

Job summary

Kier & Wright Civil Engineers and Surveyors in Livermore, CA is seeking a Project Engineer who will support project teams, understand and prepare technical engineering plans, and collaborate with technicians to finalize designs.

The role involves developing Civil 3D drawings, performing engineering calculations, coordinating with consultants and agencies, and contributing to land development and redevelopment projects across California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 0–5 years of experience in land development.
• EIT or exam eligibility preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam preferred.
• Experience with Agtek and hydrology/hydraulic software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks assigned by the Project Lead and engineering team.
• Develop Civil 3D drawings for grading, drainage, utilities, and street frontage improvements.
• Apply engineering judgment; know when to ask questions or research independently.
• Manage time to meet project obligations, budgets, quality, and schedules.
• Provide designs for on-site and off-site improvements for commercial, industrial, and high-density residential projects ready for construction.
• Perform grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater treatment designs with minimal input from the engineer of record.
• Conduct civil engineering calculations, SWPPPs, and other reports.
• Interact effectively with peers, clients, and sub-consultants.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Engineering Design

Team Collaboration

EIT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Agtek

Hydrology/Hydraulic Software

Job description

Since 1972, Kier & Wright has provided both private and public sector clients with engineering and surveying work that is efficient, cost-effective and forward-thinking. We offer a full range of services to support land development and redevelopment projects throughout California. Learn more about our services at kierwright.com. EEO

SUMMARY

In this role, the Project Engineer provides engineering support to project teams. At this level, this individual is gaining experience and will be able to take on some tasks without supervision. The individual must understand, design and independently prepare technical engineering plans and effectively collaborate with technicians to complete technical design plans. The project engineer will provide assistance in all technical aspects of projects, conduct engineering research, assessments, and coordinate with private consultants and public agencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out tasks assigned by the Project Lead and engineering team.
• Develops working drawings for civil design plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D (grading, drainage, utility, stormwater management and street frontage improvements) from sketches.
• Uses engineering judgment to perform duties and knows when to ask questions, seek assistance or perform independent research.
• Manages personal time allotted to various tasks in order to meet obligations of one or more projects, including budget, quality and schedule.
• Provide accurate design of on-site and off-site improvements for the planning and construction of commercial, industrial, and/or high-density residential projects that are ready for construction.
• Can provide accurate design of grading, drainage, utilities and stormwater treatment with minimal input from engineer of record.
• Performs civil engineering calculations, SWPPP’s and other engineering reports.
• Effectively interacts with peers, clients, and sub-consultants.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent level of experience (2025-2026 Graduates are welcome to apply)
• 0-5 years of experience in land development
• Engineering in training (EIT) or scheduled to sit for exam is preferred
• General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet applications, etc.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam, preferred
• Additional software experience a plus, e.g., Agtek, Hydrology/Hydraulic Software

What we offer to our employees

• Competitive Pay ($75,000 - $104,000 DOE, location, + work model i.e., remote, hybrid or in-office)
• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright
• 401k and profit sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Great company culture
• Free office snacks
• Much more!