Civil Site Designer​/Engineer

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Our collaborative multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.

As a motivated and skilled Civil Site Designer/Engineer joining our rapidly growing team, you will work on innovative, multi-disciplinary civil/site design projects, federal design projects and planning efforts throughout the Delaware area. You will have the opportunity to be a key member of the team, utilizing Civil 3D software to develop engineered construction plans, collaborate with civil engineers, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality projects.

This hybrid position is available in our Dover or New Castle, DE offices.

• Utilizing Civil 3D Software: creating construction plans, alignments, profiles, and grading features to produce engineered designs.
• Collaborating with Project Teams: working alongside civil engineers, project leaders, and other team members to develop and refine engineering designs.
• Design and Planning: designing site layouts, stormwater management systems, grading plans, and infrastructure for both private and public-sector clients.
• Project Coordination: leading project meetings with internal staff, clients, and agencies to ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring Compliance: following client and internal design standards and procedures to deliver high-quality, accurate designs.
• Problem Solving and Innovation: applying creative and innovative solutions to meet the engineering needs of each project.
• Career Growth: developing expertise in the site/civil design field while contributing to the firm’s ongoing growth and success.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Engineering Intern (EI) or Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) license required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Kleinfelder is committed to investing in the professional development of staff, offering reimbursements for continuing education, expenses related to trainings and certifications, and opportunities through an internal Mentoring Program.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, we will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a signed agreement, Kleinfelder reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.