What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Civil Designer [0-2 years] position at KPFF Consulting Engineers?
Company Description
About KPFF
KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm grounded in the values of Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. With more than 60 years of experience, we’ve built a dynamic culture that encourages creativity and empowers our 1,400 employees across 27 offices nationwide. Our decentralized structure allows for flexibility, autonomy, and continuous professional growth.
Founded in Seattle in 1960, we are a collaborative team of consulting professionals dedicated to innovative solutions, sustainable design, and meaningful relationships—with both clients and colleagues. Join us to help shape the built environment with creativity and purpose.
About The Eugene Office
Our Eugene team includes 18 employees, including 7 licensed PEs. We work on a broad mix of public and private projects in land development, transportation, and municipal engineering. Our work also includes architectural-led projects for higher education, sports facilities, K-12 schools, medical campuses, and mixed-use developments. We design parks, trails, and master plans—and approach every project with a focus on stormwater management and sustainability. Our collaborative, dedicated team works in a family-friendly, business-casual environment in downtown Eugene. We operate in a hybrid model with the expectation of three in-office days per week and flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Job Description
KPFF is seeking a self-motivated civil designer to join our thriving Eugene, OR office. We’re looking for an initiative-driven individual who’s excited to work in KPFF’s unique, entrepreneurial environment—an environment where you’ll take on a wide variety of projects, stretch beyond your comfort zone, and grow without the constraints of rigid roles. We don’t believe in limiting our engineers to narrow boxes. Instead, we provide the freedom to practice with minimal organizational barriers, so your growth is driven by your own competency, passion, and commitment.
We’re passionate about developing great engineers. You’ll start your career in a supportive, positive environment with abundant opportunities to gain experience and contribute. We offer generous benefits, competitive compensation, and pay for every hour you work.
Qualifications
Compensation
The base salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, education, and skills. The salary for an Entry-Level Civil Designer is $76,000. Performance-based bonuses are also available in each Reporting Center. KPFF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
We’re committed to supporting our employees with flexible, comprehensive benefits, including:
Submit your application online, including a cover letter and resume.
KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.
About KPFF
KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm grounded in the values of Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. With more than 60 years of experience, we’ve built a dynamic culture that encourages creativity and empowers our 1,400 employees across 27 offices nationwide. Our decentralized structure allows for flexibility, autonomy, and continuous professional growth.
Founded in Seattle in 1960, we are a collaborative team of consulting professionals dedicated to innovative solutions, sustainable design, and meaningful relationships—with both clients and colleagues. Join us to help shape the built environment with creativity and purpose.
About The Eugene Office
Our Eugene team includes 18 employees, including 7 licensed PEs. We work on a broad mix of public and private projects in land development, transportation, and municipal engineering. Our work also includes architectural-led projects for higher education, sports facilities, K-12 schools, medical campuses, and mixed-use developments. We design parks, trails, and master plans—and approach every project with a focus on stormwater management and sustainability. Our collaborative, dedicated team works in a family-friendly, business-casual environment in downtown Eugene. We operate in a hybrid model with the expectation of three in-office days per week and flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Job Description
KPFF is seeking a self-motivated civil designer to join our thriving Eugene, OR office. We’re looking for an initiative-driven individual who’s excited to work in KPFF’s unique, entrepreneurial environment—an environment where you’ll take on a wide variety of projects, stretch beyond your comfort zone, and grow without the constraints of rigid roles. We don’t believe in limiting our engineers to narrow boxes. Instead, we provide the freedom to practice with minimal organizational barriers, so your growth is driven by your own competency, passion, and commitment.
We’re passionate about developing great engineers. You’ll start your career in a supportive, positive environment with abundant opportunities to gain experience and contribute. We offer generous benefits, competitive compensation, and pay for every hour you work.
Qualifications
- BSCE required
- EIT certification (preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience highly desirable
- Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
- Work Authorization/Sponsorship: KPFF cannot provide or transfer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future.
Compensation
The base salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, education, and skills. The salary for an Entry-Level Civil Designer is $76,000. Performance-based bonuses are also available in each Reporting Center. KPFF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
We’re committed to supporting our employees with flexible, comprehensive benefits, including:
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
- Medical insurance (two plan options)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- KPFF Paid Family Leave
- Behavioral Health Options – Employee Assistance Plan
- Pregnancy Program
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays)
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
- Hybrid work schedule
- Free parking
- Technical training and Lunch-and-Learns
- Monthly social events
- Winter parties and summer picnics
- Internal committee opportunities
- Community project participation
- Offsite retreats
Submit your application online, including a cover letter and resume.
KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.
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