Experienced Civil EIT - Land Development

About the Role

The selected engineer will handle site development engineering and project management tasks, including civil design, permitting, and the use of hydrology modeling, storm drainage, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D software. Responsibilities also cover research, coordination, cost estimating, staff management, preparation of bid packages, technical specifications, and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions, supported by on‑the‑job training and mentorship. • Perform site civil design and develop storm drainage systems using AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology modeling tools. • Manage project permitting, land disturbance approvals, and prepare bid packages with technical specifications. • Conduct research, coordinate with stakeholders, and estimate project costs. • Lead staff, provide mentorship, and support project financial tracking and client communication. • Obtain or maintain Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification within 12 months. • Utilize family‑friendly policies such as new parent leave, childcare resources, and family‑building benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸civil 3d
• ▸hydrology modeling
• ▸storm drainage
• ▸permitting
• ▸bid packages
• ▸cost estimating

What You Bring

Kimley-Horn's Northwest Arkansas office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with a minimum of two years of experience to join its Land Development team. This position is on‑site and not a remote role. Candidates must have at least two years of experience with a civil engineering design firm, a B.S. or M.S. from an ABET‑accredited university, and be certified as an Engineer‑in‑Training (or able to obtain it within 12 months). Required skills include proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, strong verbal and written communication, urgency, self‑initiative, detail orientation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Hold 2+ years experience in civil engineering design and a B.S./M.S. from an ABET‑accredited program. • Demonstrate strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Exhibit urgency, self‑initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• ▸civil 3d
• ▸eit
• ▸2+ years
• ▸abet degree
• ▸communication
• ▸self‑initiative

Benefits

Kimley‑Horn emphasizes people, clients, and employees, fostering a culture that prioritizes client goals, employee growth, and a supportive work environment. The firm’s strong retention, benefits package, and values have kept it on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 18 consecutive years. Key benefits include a 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit‑sharing, low‑cost medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible time‑off policies such as personal leave and half‑day Fridays, financial wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, extensive internal training, and family‑friendly offerings like new parent leave and childcare resources. • Benefit from a 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of compensation plus profit‑sharing. • Access low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. • Enjoy flexible scheduling, personal leave, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. • Receive student loan matching, performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and extensive training programs.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time