Civil Engineer - Land Development

Apply for the Civil Engineer - Land Development role at Kimley-Horn in Columbus, Ohio. This is not a remote position.

Kimley-Horn's Columbus, Ohio (OH) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Land Development team.

• Perform site development engineering and project management tasks for residential and commercial projects.
• Projects will include a variety of land development site designs.
• Conduct research, coordination, project management, staff management, cost estimating, permitting for land disturbance, and preparation of bid packages and technical specifications.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects.
• Build meaningful internal and external professional relationships.
• Work closely and collaboratively with industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors.

• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Experience with site civil design, permitting, and applicable software applications including hydrology modeling, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting project management tasks.
• Familiarity with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to build plan sets and other construction documents.
• Design experience that includes utilities, site layout, drainage, due diligence, and permitting.

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees.

We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off:
  Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness:
  Student loan matching in our 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development:
  Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits:
  New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology