Civil Engineering Designer
About The Position
KPFF Seattle’s Civil Team designs sites for commercial, residential, institutional, and recreational development, as well as public and private infrastructure systems supporting built and natural environments. Its work includes district energy, regional storm drainage facilities, utility grids, and trails, with projects ranging from feasibility evaluations and master planning through design, permitting, and construction. The team collaborates with owners, architects, landscape architects, and other engineering disciplines to support sustainable, resilient communities. The Civil Engineering Designer will contribute to civil infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The position offers hands-on experience on real-world projects, learning from licensed professional engineers and collaborating with project managers and multidisciplinary teams. The designer will also participate in client meetings, site visits, and KPFF’s Forefront mentorship, lifelong learning, and career development program.
Requirements
- ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; civil engineering is preferred.
- 0–4 years of experience working under a licensed professional engineer.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or a scheduled date for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Passion for providing exceptional client service.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework and/or familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
- Coursework and/or familiarity with stormwater hydrology modeling.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to planning, design, permitting, and refinement of land development and infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
- Apply core engineering principles and advanced mathematical techniques to real-world challenges.
- Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Develop expertise in federal, state, and local regulations, while aligning work with KPFF’s and clients’ standards and practices.
- Participate in client meetings and site visits to gain exposure to project development and stakeholder engagement.
- Participate in KPFF’s Forefront mentorship, lifelong learning, and career development program.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance, including a no-premium option
- Vision insurance, including a no-premium option
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
- Dependent care FSA option
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
- 10 vacation days annually, increasing with years of service
- 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members
- Up to one week (five business days) of paid jury duty per year
- Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
- Travel accident insurance
- Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass
- Performance-based bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
