Description
KPFF Portland Civil + Survey
Entry-Level Civil Designer (0-4 yrs experience) *FUTURE OPPORTUNITY*
If you would like to be considered for an Entry-Level Civil Designer position in the near future in our Portland, OR office, apply now and your resume/application will remain in our database for future consideration. A successful candidate will be an initiative-taking individual that is interested in working in KPFF’s unique entrepreneurial environment, is looking for an opportunity to work on a variety of project types and wants to be challenged to stretch outside their comfort zone. At KPFF, we don’t believe in pigeon-holing or positions that constrain you within a strict, defined box – we believe that engineers should be able to practice with a minimum of organizational restriction. Based on this philosophy, our employees experience the opportunity for growth that is based on their own competency, passion, and commitment.
We are passionate about developing great engineers! We'll provide a supportive and positive environment to start your engineering career. We offer generous benefits, a competitive salary and pay you for every hour you work.
Qualifications
BSCE EIT certification (preferred) Effective written and verbal communication skills AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience is highly desirable Strong work ethic and desire to learn
Company
The Portland Civil + Survey office (including satellite offices in Eugene and Washington DC) consists of 105 employees including 41 PEs and 3 PLSs. We champion public transportation by paying 50% of monthly transit passes and providing secured bike parking at no charge. We believe in promoting health – Portland employees have free access to a gym facility with locker rooms and showers in our building and we also offer a free Yoga class on Tuesdays led by a certified trainer. We like to have fun too – join our Summer Co-Ed Softball team, Co-Ed Futsal team, Hood-to-Coast Relay Race Team, annual ALA Stair Climb Team, participate in our annual golf tournament and get involved in numerous volunteer opportunities benefiting our community.
Our office has transitioned into a hybrid work environment. The expectation is that employees will work in-office 3 days/week with flexibility to work remotely 2 days.
We work on a wide variety of project types, serving public and private clients in land development, transportation, and municipal projects. This includes architectural-led projects for higher ed campuses, sports facilities, schools, medical campuses, and mixed-use housing. In addition, we work on parks, trails, master planning, and include stormwater management and a sustainability focus in everything we do. We believe in encouraging personal and professional development, and work hard at providing a solid structure and opportunities to support that growth. We have a talented group of collaborative and dedicated engineers in a family-friendly, business casual environment.
Founded in Seattle in 1960, KPFF Consulting Engineers is a collaborative and creative team of civil and structural engineers and surveyors that thrive on designing innovative solutions for projects of all scales. KPFF is a leader in sustainable design, providing our clients with visionary, environmentally sensitive and technically advanced services. Our company is large (1,400+ employees across 22 offices), but nimble and operates day-to-day with the flexibility of a small firm in many ways. KPFF is more than just the work we do, we are the relationships we build, both with our clients and with our co-workers.
KPFF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace.
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