Civil AutoCAD Designer in Lacey

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, including:

• Commercial Site Development
• Parks and Recreation Facilities
• Multi‑family / Residential Development
• Water Systems
• Sewer Lift Stations
• Roadway Infrastructure
• Municipal Institutions

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.

• Associate’s degree or certificate in Civil Design Technology, Computer‑Aided Drafting, or similar field.
• Civil design experience.
• 6‑20 years' experience in Civil Design, AutoCAD, and Civil3D experience.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills are essential.
• Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients.

• 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.

This position is classified as non‑exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act 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 $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.

• 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.
• 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.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, birthplace, color, creed, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, military status, pregnancy, religion, race, sexual orientation, veteran status, or citizenship status.