Civil Designer – 1-3 Years Experience

About the role

KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking a motivated Civil Designer to join its Orange County team in Newport Beach. You will work on a variety of land development and site design projects, gaining hands‑on experience in grading, drainage, utility design, permitting, and construction documentation while collaborating with licensed engineers and project managers.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering plans, drawings, and specifications for site planning, grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and infrastructure.
• Develop detailed drawings and design documents using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and perform basic to intermediate design calculations.
• Participate in site visits to collect field data, verify existing conditions, and support design decisions.
• Assist with construction observations to ensure conformance with design plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support schedules, submittals, permitting, and compliance.
• Incorporate applicable codes, local agency standards, accessibility requirements, and construction standards into deliverables.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in civil design, drafting, land development, or related infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and design staff to resolve issues and produce high‑quality deliverables.

Required skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D.