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Engineering - Civil Design Engineer 3-5 Years Experience

  2025-10-20     KPFF     San Diego,CA  
Description:

  • Full-time
  • Discipline: Civil Engineering

Company Description

KPFF Consulting Engineers provides structural and civil engineering services to architects, government agencies, developers, and contractors for projects with a wide range of functions. Established in 1960, KPFF has offices in various locations across the United States.

KPFF's civil engineering staff accomplishes projects for site development, parks, and recreation facilities, and improvements to existing city streets, urban arterials, and highways. Scope of services may include site planning, environmental analysis, storm drainage studies, wetlands enhancement, permit coordination, and design of site grading, drainage, storm detention, utilities, access roads, parking facilities, and public street improvements.

In addition to typical site development engineering, our civil group serves as a prime consultant to government clients for management and design of transportation, waterfront, site improvements, and major utility projects.

Our engineers work in dynamic teams with open communication and strong support from senior-level mentors. These teams work directly with our clients on some of the most challenging projects in the region.

Job Description

KPFF San Diego is actively hiring for motivated, energetic, and experienced civil engineers with three to five years of experience. Applications should include a resume and cover letter.

The selected candidate will be responsible for civil engineering design of site development projects including rough and precise grading, water, sewer, storm drain, hydrology and hydraulic calculations, and coordinating work with other staff and design team members. Responsibilities will also include research, coordination, permitting, and preparation of construction documents as well as technical specifications.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

  • E.I.T. or P.E.
  • Three to five years of relevant site development engineering experience
  • Self-starter and self-motivated
  • Experience with applicable software applications including hydrology modeling, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil3D
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite
  • Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
  • Able to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
  • Ability to visit job sites to inspect existing conditions and envision potential scope of work requirements
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time at a desk working on a computer and viewing a screen
  • Ability to apply established engineering principles to solve problems and/or overcome obstacles using sound judgment, independent decision-making, and prolonged focus

Additional Information

Why KPFF?

Mentorship & Development: Through KPFF's Forefront Education Program, receive unparalleled mentorship from seasoned professionals, empowering you to excel in your career from day one.

Relationship Building: We prioritize trust and stability, creating lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

Supportive Environment: We cultivate growth in all aspects of your life in a supportive environment that values your well-being.

Benefits: Our benefits include:

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  • Medical insurance (two plans available)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • KPFF Paid Family Leave
  • Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays)
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Engineering License fee renewals and financial support for PE/SE license applications and examinations

Compensation: The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected salary for this position is $88,000 - $105,000. Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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