Civil Engineer

• Compensation: USD 95,000 - USD 115,000 - yearly

About KPFF

KPFF, a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm, champions Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. With over 60 years of experience, we foster a dynamic environment for creative solutions across diverse projects and scales. Our decentralized structure empowers our 1,400 team members in 30 nationwide offices, offering abundant flexibility and growth opportunities. Rooted in Seattle since 1960, KPFF excels as a collaborative team of consulting professionals driving innovative solutions and sustainable design.

Join us to shape the built environment and drive impactful engineering solutions with your creativity and passion.

The Portland Civil office currently consists of 110 employees including staff in our two satellite offices in Eugene and Washington DC. 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 building 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 on everything we do.

We believe in encouraging personal and professional growth, and we work hard at providing a solid structure with minimal organizational restrictions. We have a great group of collaborative and dedicated engineers in a family-friendly, business casual environment located in downtown Portland.

KPFF is seeking a self-motivated civil engineerfor a project management role focusing on projects for public clients (non-transportation) in our Portland, Oregon office. A successful candidate will be interested in working in KPFF’s unique entrepreneurial environment – where you will experience growth based on your own competency, passion, and commitment and will be encouraged to work on what inspires you. Our flat organizational structure and minimal restrictions allow employees to work directly and independently with clients, while drawing upon the experience and resources of other professionals on the project team.

We are passionate about developing great engineers. We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries and pay you for every hour you work.

At KPFF, we are committed to nurturing exceptional engineers. Join us and benefit from an unparalleled support system that will amplify your capabilities, allowing you to become a true consulting expert in the field. This role offers the perfect arena for proactive engineers who thrive in hands-on design, enjoy direct client engagement, and have a passion for nurturing upcoming talent. Embrace the challenge and seize the opportunity to expand your horizon as you contribute to impactful and stimulating projects.

• Registered PE with a minimum of 7 years of experience (PE preferred, not required)
• Civil background including land development, utilities, stormwater/drainage design, parks, ports and public improvements
• Project management experience (business development experience is a plus)
• AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities, with experience in direct client interactions
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Passionate about providing exceptional client service
• Work Authorization/Sponsorship – At this time, KPFF is unable to provide visa sponsorship or transfer for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate for this Civil Engineer position is $95,000-$115,000. Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. KPFF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits:

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