Senior Engineering Designer
Kier + Wright
Design civil engineering plans using AutoCAD Civil3D, supporting projects with minimal supervision.
4 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Irvine, CA
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
civil 3d
cad drawings
civil plans
design assist
project scheduling
scale layout
- Carries out tasks assigned by the Project Lead and engineering team.
- Assisting with the design of on-site and off-site improvements under the direction of senior engineering staff.
- Prepares drawings per company CAD standards and project-dependent CAD specifications.
- Manages personal time allotted to various tasks in order to meet obligations of one or more projects, including budget, quality and schedule.
- Develops civil plan sets (grading, drainage, and paving) from sketches in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Determines scales, layout, and need for specific detail.
What you bring
autocad civil3d
grading
pipe networks
6+ years
microsoft office
outdoor work
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D grading feature lines, terrain model, earthworks, corridors, labels, etc.
- Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
- Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D utility pipe networks, modification of utility structures, etc.
- Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.
- General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, etc.
- 6+ years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, civil engineering, and/or land development projects
- Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
- Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
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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.
- 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
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% NOₓ reduction, 84% particulate reduction
- Chief executive Andrew Davies serves as executive‑committee DEI lead
- No publicly stated gender‑related statistics or targets found
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