Civil Engineering Designer

Overview

Entry-level civil engineer designing land development and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• engineering analysis
• design planning
• permitting
• regulatory compliance
• client meetings
• site visits

Tasks

-Participate in KPFF’s Forefront program, our commitment to mentorship, lifelong learning, and career development. -Apply core engineering principles and advanced mathematical techniques to tackle real-world challenges. -Join client meetings and site visits to gain exposure to project development and stakeholder engagement. -Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying. -Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams. -Build expertise in navigating federal, state, and local regulations, while aligning with KPFF’s and our clients’ standards and practices. -Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs. -Contribute to the planning, design, permitting, and refinement of land development and infrastructure projects from concept to completion. -Occasionally visiting project and construction sites may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.

Requirements

• stormwater modeling
• autocad
• civil 3d
• eit
• abet degree
• 0-3 years

What You Bring

-Coursework and/or familiarity with stormwater hydrology modeling. -0-3 years’ experience working under a licensed professional engineer -Coursework and/or familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D. -Thrive in a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative team environment that values creativity, curiosity, and excellence. -Excellent written and verbal communication -Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment -An ABET accredited bachelor's degree in civil (preferred) or environmental engineering -Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or scheduled date for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. -Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Travel accident insurance -Short-term disability insurance -Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave -10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service. -Dental insurance, with a no-premium option -Medical insurance -Up to one-week (five business days) paid jury duty per year. -Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option -Group life insurance -Long-term disability insurance -Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass -An excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions -10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members. -Dependent care FSA option -Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution -Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays -Vision insurance, with a no-premium option -Gain hands-on experience while learning directly from licensed professional engineers.

About Kpff Consulting Engineers

-Operates with a flat organizational structure, empowering local offices to innovate and respond to regional needs. -Typical projects range from high-rise buildings and bridges to site development, utilities and waterfront structures. -Specializing in structural and civil engineering, the firm tackles complex designs—be it seismic curtain walls or stormwater systems. -Has delivered award-winning work on landmark civic, corporate and infrastructure projects across the U.S. -Despite its scale, it retains a nimble, creative culture focused on practical, constructible engineering solutions.

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