Civil Practice Lead

KPFF Consulting Engineers•Washington, DC

1d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KPFF is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead and expand its Civil practice in the Washington, DC Metro Region. This role offers a path to ownership and entrepreneurial opportunities within a supportive and flexible design firm environment. The position targets senior civil engineers with 10-15 years of experience who are ready to lead the DC office and drive business development with autonomy and support. Candidates should have strong private civil consulting experience mainly in DC/MD/VA, client-facing skills, general site development expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects while delivering excellent client service. KPFF is a collaborative, creative firm of 1,500+ employees across 36 offices, known for sustainable design and a family-friendly, business casual environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. The position offers a salary range of $150,000-$180,000 and encourages applicants who seek autonomy and growth in a non-bureaucratic setting to apply. Once a path to ownership has been achieved, the salary becomes part of a total compensation package with additional long-term bonuses and stock options. This is an opportunity for a path to ownership for the right person, offering the chance to pursue passions with the backing of a successful, creative group of professionals. The ideal candidate will have trust, autonomy, and support to lead projects and business development in the DC Metro region with the desire to help grow a sustainable presence in the area.

Requirements

10-15 years of experience primarily in the DC/MD/VA region
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with an active license
Strong background in private civil consulting, with experience focused on general site development
Proven client-facing experience with solid local connections and contacts to generate new project opportunities
Strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively
Passionate about providing exceptional client service and building lasting client relationships
Ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff while effectively managing and directing project resources

Responsibilities

Lead and expand the Civil practice in the Washington, DC Metro Region.
Drive business development with autonomy and support.
Manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
Provide exceptional client service and build lasting client relationships.
Lead, mentor, and develop staff.
Effectively manage and direct project resources.

Benefits

Medical Plan Options: PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Dental & Vision: Full preventive care plus coverage for major services
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges
Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year’s salary
401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary
Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully covered by KPFF
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays
Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay, with options to use PTO for full income
Engineering License Support: Fee renewals, plus financial assistance for PE license applications and exams
Professional Associations + Memberships: We cover the costs of membership in professional associations
Performance-based bonuses
Path to ownership
Long-term bonuses
Stock options