Civil Practice Lead

Company Description

About KPFF KPFF 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 (1,500+ employees across 36 offices), but nimble and operates day-to-day with the flexibility of a small firm.

We have a great group of collaborative and dedicated engineers in a family-friendly, business casual environment.

The Portland Civil + Survey office (including Eugene and Washington DC staff) consists of 108 employees including 46 PEs and 4 PLSs. Our core civil practice focuses on site development, public utility and roadway infrastructure, parks and trails, and innovative stormwater management. Our survey team focuses on boundary staking, topo surveying, construction layout, drone missions, and building inspections. We work on many different and exciting design projects including education and healthcare facilities, national parks, cultural centers, zoos and museums, as well as government and international facilities.

We believe in encouraging personal and professional growth, and we work hard at providing a solid structure with minimal organizational restrictions.

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, with monthly lunchtime learning opportunities, outside speakers, and structured growth programs, employees are offered the opportunity to grow and expand their knowledge.

KPFF is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead and expand its Civil practice in the Washington, DC Metro Region, offering a path to ownership and entrepreneurial opportunities within a supportive and flexible design firm environment.

• Leadership opportunity for experienced engineer
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  The role targets senior civil engineers with 10-15 years of experience ready to lead the DC office and drive business development with autonomy and support.
• Ideal candidate profile
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  Candidates should have strong private civil consulting experience mainly in DC/MD/VA, client‑facing skills, general site development expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects while delivering excellent client service.
• Company culture and team
  : KPFF is a collaborative, creative firm of 1,500+ employees across 36 offices, known for sustainable design and a family-friendly, business casual environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Compensation and application
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  The position offers a salary range of $150,000-$180,000 and encourages applicants who seek autonomy and growth in a non-bureaucratic setting to apply. Once a path to ownership has been achieved, the salary becomes part of a total compensation package with additional long-term bonuses and stock options.

Are you at a place in your career where you want to start your own business but are looking for financial stability at the same time? This is an opportunity for a path to ownership for the right person. We offer the opportunity to pursue your passions with the backing of a successful, creative group of professionals.

• You feel stuck in an organization with a bureaucratic hierarchy that drives you nuts
• You have little autonomy and wish you could be doing more to positively impact your team
• You are excited to maybe start your own business but are looking for financial stability at the same time
• You want trust, autonomy, and support to lead projects and business development in the DC Metro region with the…