Engineering - Civil Engineer 3-5 Years Exp.

Job Description

  Civil Engineer –KPFF’s Special Projects Group is seeking a full-time CIVIL ENGINEER with 3-5 years of experience in our Seattle office.

Key Responsibilities (or) Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Produce design and construction drawings incorporating information from project lead, research data, and consultants for various projects including land development grading, utility, drainage, paving plans, etc.
• Construction support cost estimating, geotechnical coordination
• Research materials and assemblies for design and construction drawings
• Conduct site visits and assists with documenting findings
• Interface and coordinate with clients
• Perform analysis of Storm, water, and sewer systems
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team of engineers
• Willingness to work on a variety of projects
• Ability to work dynamically with clients and project team members

Example of Projects:

• Ports
• Dredging, Environmental Cleanup, and Marine Habitat Mitigation sites
• Industrial Site Developments
• Ferry Terminals
• Shipyards
• Industrial Stormwater Treatment
• Fisheries Engineering
• Cruise Terminals
• Small Boat Harbors and Marinas
• Railway Infrastructure
• Airports and Fixed Base Operator Developments
• Design-Build Transportation Infrastructure

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of civil design experience
• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D
• ArcGIS, MicroStation, and other engineering design software proficiency is a plus
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and techniques
• Ability to prepare civil engineering documents for projects
• Ability to read redlines and modify drawings accurately
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Design experience related to civil infrastructure is required. Additional experience on waterfront and industrial site infrastructure is desirable

BENEFITS / COMPENSATIONBenefits include medical, dental (option), life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, a subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass (Seattle office, access to light rail within building), and paid jury duty. We also provide an excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions. Additionally, KPFF provides a bonus program for its employees based upon the profitability of their Reporting Center and contributions of the employee to its success.ABOUT USKPFF’s Special Projects Group has an opening for a civil engineer in our Seattle office. We are a team of 20 individuals seeking a highly motivated person with a passion for engineering excellence. This position will provide the opportunity to work for a variety of public and private clients on all types of projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction. Our work leans toward heavy civil, design-build transportation, structural, industrial, and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US with a focus on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest regions. We frequently function as the prime consultants and are tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach.