Senior Engineering Designer at Kier + Wright in Irvine, CA | Kablio

Role

Description

plan sets

autocad 3d

design assistance

project scheduling

cad standards

task execution

Develops civil plan sets (grading, drainage, and paving) from sketches in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Assisting with the design of on-site and off-site improvements under the direction of senior engineering staff.
Manages personal time allotted to various tasks in order to meet obligations of one or more projects, including budget, quality and schedule.
Determines scales, layout, and need for specific detail.
Prepares drawings per company CAD standards and project-dependent CAD specifications.
Carries out tasks assigned by the Project Lead and engineering team.

Requirements

autocad civil3d

6+ years

microsoft office

field work

travel

lifting

Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D utility pipe networks, modification of utility structures, etc.
Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, etc.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D grading feature lines, terrain model, earthworks, corridors, labels, etc.
6+ years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, civil engineering, and/or land development projects
Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.
Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

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

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% NOₓ 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

Articles

Projects

Careers

Company

Overview

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

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% NOₓ 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

Articles

Projects

Careers

Senior Engineering Designer

Kier + Wright

Senior Engineering Designer

Kier + Wright

Description

plan sets

autocad 3d

design assistance

project scheduling

cad standards

task execution

Requirements

autocad civil3d

6+ years

microsoft office

field work

travel

lifting

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

plan sets

autocad 3d

design assistance

project scheduling

cad standards

task execution

Requirements

autocad civil3d

6+ years

microsoft office

field work

travel

lifting

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

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% CO₂ 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 CO₂ 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.

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.