Civil Engineer - Land Development

Kimley-Horn • Raleigh, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Raleigh office is seeking a Civil Professional with at least four years of experience to join its Land Development team. This is not a remote position. The role involves site development engineering and project management for residential and commercial projects, with a variety of land development site designs.

The position combines technical design work with research, coordination, project and staff management, cost estimating, land-disturbance permitting, and preparation of bid packages and technical specifications. The Civil Engineer will help monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules and collaborate with engineers, designers, industry professionals, jurisdictions, contractors, and clients. Kimley-Horn describes its workplace as focused on helping employees and clients flourish and highlights its employee retention, benefits, and company values.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• Experience with site civil design, permitting, and applicable software, including hydrology modeling and storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting with project management tasks.
• Familiarity with client coordination, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to build plan sets and other construction documents.
• Design experience including utilities, site layout, drainage, due diligence, and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Perform site development engineering and project management tasks for residential and commercial projects.
• Conduct research and coordinate project activities.
• Manage projects and staff, estimate costs, obtain land-disturbance permits, and prepare bid packages and technical specifications.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Build meaningful internal and external professional relationships.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, other industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.
• Coordinate with clients, attend client meetings, and oversee quality standards.
• Develop site civil designs, plan sets, and other construction documents, including designs involving utilities, site layout, drainage, due diligence, and permitting.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus) and an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family-building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed