## Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration. With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at http://www.kpff.com. ## Job Description Join the KPFF Lacey team in a fun, dynamic office setting as a motivated, energetic and skilled civil designer with at least 6 years of experience who is eager to expand your Civil3D proficiency and advance your civil engineering design skills. This position will provide the opportunity for you to design a diverse array of projects in a collaborative team environment. This position is full time and based on-site in our Lacey office. Our AutoCAD designers work in collaborative teams with open communication and strong support from senior-level mentors. We encourage decision-making at the closest level to the issue to most efficiently and effectively serve our clients and promote professional growth for our staff. This position provides opportunities to work on a variety of projects for both public agencies and private developers which include: - Commercial Site Development - Parks and Recreation Facilities - Multi-family / Residential Development - Water Systems - Sewer Lift Stations - Roadway Infrastructure - Municipal Institutions We provide the opportunity for our designers to grow and gain valuable engineering knowledge to advance their career as a designer. We look for candidates who want to be challenged and stretch outside their comfort zone. General project tasks that our designers perform are as follows: - Support design engineers and project managers with drafting and design needs. - Produce high quality plans and exhibits. - Work with other engineers to develop and revise drawings. - Ensure project documents are complete, current, and meet our office standards. ## Qualifications - Associate’s degree or certificate in Civil Design Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting, or similar field (preferred) - Civil design experience - 6-20 years' experience in Civil Design, AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience. - Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills are essential - Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients Physical Demands and Work Environment - Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on a computer, reviewing plans, or conducting site visits. - Occasionally, it may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs. ## Additional Information Compensation This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) and is eligible to receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for all hours worked beyond 40 hours in a standard work week. The hourly rate for this role is competitive with a range of $38.00 to $60.00 determined by experience, education, and skills. KPFF also offers performance-based bonuses to recognize outstanding contributions. Additional details about the full compensation package will be provided during the interview process. KPFF Employee Benefits - Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions. - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. - Dental & Vision: Full preventive care, plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances. - 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, plus AD&D. - 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match needed. - Disability Insurance: Short-term 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. Lacey Office Culture KPFF Lacey’s vision statement is to provide experiences that create a lasting positive impact on our people, clients, and community. We are passionate about providing a collaborative, engaging, and positive environment for our employees. We believe in encouraging personal and professional growth and work hard at providing a solid structure with minimal organizational restrictions. Our nearly 40-person office has the benefit of having the resources of a 1,400+ person company, with the closeness of a small office. We work in a fast-paced environment that will provide opportunities to work with our staff of civil engineers and surveyors on a variety of project types and sizes requiring the ability to think on your feet and communicate effectively. Professional Development KPFF is more than just the work we do, we are the relationships we build, both with our clients and with our co-workers. To foster those relationships and build up our employees, KPFF offers a number of growth opportunities and social events. How to Apply Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, we encourage you to highlight relevant experience, what draws you to KPFF, and how this role aligns with your professional goals. 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.