Civil Engineer - Land Development

About the Role

The role involves site development engineering and project management for residential and commercial land‑development designs. Responsibilities include research, coordination, cost estimating, permitting, preparing bid packages and technical specifications, and monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules while working closely with internal teams, jurisdictions, and contractors. • Conduct site civil engineering and manage land‑development projects for residential and commercial applications. • Perform research, cost estimating, and develop bid packages and technical specifications. • Coordinate permitting processes for land disturbance and ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements. • Monitor project schedules, budgets, and progress, providing regular status updates. • Lead collaboration with multidisciplinary engineers, designers, contractors, and external agencies. • Apply hydrology, storm‑drainage, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D software to produce design and analysis deliverables. • Create construction document sets, including utility layouts, site grading, drainage, and due‑diligence reports. • Manage client interactions, attend meetings, and uphold quality standards throughout project delivery. • Utilize flexible time‑off policies, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. • Participate in financial wellness programs such as student‑loan matching and performance‑based bonuses.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸site development
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸permit coordination
• ▸autocad
• ▸construction docs
• ▸client management

What You Bring

Kimley-Horn's DT Los Angeles office is seeking a Civil Engineer with over four years of experience to join its Land Development team. The position is on‑site and not remote, offering a salary range of $100,000 to $145,000. Ideal candidates have at least four years of relevant design experience and hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license—or can obtain one within twelve months. They must be proficient with site civil design, permitting, hydrology and storm‑drainage modeling, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, and have experience in concept design, task management, client coordination, and producing construction documents covering utilities, layout, drainage, due diligence, and permitting. • Hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or secure eligibility within 12 months.

Requirements

• ▸p.e. license
• ▸4+ years
• ▸autocad
• ▸civil 3d
• ▸hydrology
• ▸storm‑drainage

Benefits

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a 2‑to‑1 retirement match up to 4% plus profit sharing, low‑cost medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible time‑off options, student‑loan matching, performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and family‑friendly policies such as new‑parent leave and childcare resources. • Benefit from a 2‑to‑1 company match on retirement contributions up to 4% plus profit sharing. • Access low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. • Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training for professional growth. • Receive family‑friendly support including new‑parent leave and childcare resources.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time