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Kier + Wright

Engineering Technician

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Kier + Wright
A California-based civil engineering and land surveying firm delivering efficient land development and infrastructure solutions.
Produce engineering design plans for public works using AutoCAD Civil 3D
8d ago
$20 - $29
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Austin, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
233 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
High-density Residential
Land Development
Renewable Engineering
Water Resources
Stormwater Management
Site Development
Role
What you would be doing
task execution
client communication
civil drafting
cad standards
  • Carries out tasks assigned by the Project Lead and engineering team.
  • Responsiveness/Communication: Communicating in a prompt and professional manner; providing relevant and timely information to management, coworkers, subordinates and clients in a clear, concise and direct manner.
  • Drafting grading, drainage, utility, street frontage improvements, and stormwater management plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Preparing drawings per company and public agency CAD standards and project-dependent CAD specifications.
What you bring
autocad
civil3d
bluebeam
0-2 years
problem solving
collaboration
  • Ability to understand and interpret design intent as communicated by engineers.
  • Experience with BlueBeam a plus.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D grading feature lines and utility pipe networks.
  • Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
  • Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
  • Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
  • 0-2 years of experience in a position requiring intensive AutoCAD/Civil 3D
  • Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
  • Basic understanding of topographic and boundary surveys
  • Adaptable: Ability to modify practices, systems or attitudes to align with new requirements.
  • Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
  • Efficient: Ability to maintain focus, stay organized, manage multiple tasks and complete work within deadlines, with minimal errors in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
  • Problem Solving: The ability to develop a timely, efficient solution or alternative when a posed with a problem; thinking outside the box; paying attention to the details.
  • Understanding Civil3D, AutoCAD
  • Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.
  • Basic understanding of Civil Engineering
  • General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, etc.
  • Experience drafting on-site and off-site improvement drawings for land development projects.
  • Collaboration: Effective working relationships with management, coworkers, subordinates and clients. Mutual respect. Listening to others, adapting to changes, debating alternatives, being open-minded and producing a superior outcome as the result of effective teamwork.
Benefits
  • Free office snacks
  • Paid Holidays
  • Competitive Pay ($20 - $29/hr + overtime DOE + location)
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1,800-acre park
Cordes Ranch Industrial Park
A large-scale industrial park designed by the firm.
43rd ranked workplace
Bay-Area Top Workplaces
Recognized as a top workplace in the Bay Area among similar-sized organizations.
ENR Top Firm
2025 West Top Design Firms
Named among the top design firms in the West by ENR in 2025.
  • Founded in 1972 by Dick Kier and Jim Wright, the firm began as a modest Bay Area civil engineering practice.
  • Over five decades, it grew regionally—expanding into Pleasanton, Ventura (now Camarillo), Manteca, Sacramento, Irvine, Gilroy—and nearly doubled staff between 2010–2018.
  • It has designed major land-use and public infrastructure, including corporate campuses for Apple, NVIDIA, and Facebook.
  • Services cover civil engineering, surveying, construction staking, land development, renewable energy, and water resources.
  • The firm targets sustainable, cost-effective design, including LEED-Gold/Platinum projects.
  • K+W maintains a client-centric, solutions-driven approach, often working with clients and projects spanning decades.
  • Its portfolio now includes industrial parks, transit-oriented residential, high-rise apartments, solar fields, and urban tech offices.
Culture + Values
  • Limiting the environmental impact of local construction projects through sustainable design contributions
  • Taking a bigger‑picture design approach by balancing client aesthetics, regulatory goals, budgets, long‑term maintenance and agency preferences
  • Providing engineering solutions that help clients improve the water quality of the communities surrounding their projects
  • Supporting full‑lifespan renewable energy developments—from feasibility through construction—for solar power plants
  • Offering a wide range of sustainable civil engineering services: stormwater quality control, retention, pervious pavement, erosion control, green roofs, recycled water systems, LEED support and calculations
Environment + Sustainability
50% reduction
Carbon emissions intensity since 2014
The company has successfully reduced its carbon emissions intensity by 50% since 2014, demonstrating a significant commitment to lowering operational environmental impact.
Net zero by 2045
Target for carbon neutrality
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon across its operations and supply chain by 2045, including offsets, the company is actively working toward minimizing its environmental footprint.
90% COâ‚‚ savings
From hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel
The company's use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel on construction sites has achieved up to 90% reductions in COâ‚‚ emissions, contributing to cleaner air and a greener operation.
Elimination by 2035
Avoidable waste target
The company aims to eliminate avoidable waste by 2035, showcasing its dedication to resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
  • Earned UN-backed Science-Based Targets initiative validation for net zero (Scopes 1–3) by 2045
  • PAS 2080 certification for infrastructure carbon management in Infrastructure Services and Construction
  • Delivered sustainable projects achieving LEED certification, including Platinum, and implemented green roofs, rainwater harvesting, recycled/greywater systems
  • Trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel on construction sites—up to 27% NOâ‚“ reduction, 84% particulate reduction
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Chief executive Andrew Davies serves as executive‑committee DEI lead
  • No publicly stated gender‑related statistics or targets found
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