Civil Engineer - Land Development

To be considered for the Civil Engineer - Land Development position at Kimley-Horn, candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant engineering design experience. A Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is required or the ability to obtain one within 12 months. Familiarity with civil design, permitting, and software like AutoCAD and Civil 3D is essential.

The Civil Engineer - Land Development at Kimley-Horn is responsible for performing site development engineering and managing projects for residential and commercial developments. This includes project management tasks, coordinating with clients, managing budgets and schedules, and preparing bid packages and specifications for construction.

As a Civil Engineer - Land Development at Kimley-Horn, you will work on a variety of projects that include site development for both residential and commercial properties. This role will allow you to engage in diverse land development site designs, giving you the chance to showcase your engineering expertise.

Kimley-Horn actively invests in the professional development of its Civil Engineers, providing opportunities for tuition reimbursement, extensive internal training programs, and resources to accommodate career growth. This commitment ensures that team members receive the training and support they need to excel in their roles.

The salary range for the Civil Engineer - Land Development position at Kimley-Horn is between $100,000 and $135,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, this role is eligible for performance-based bonus compensation, making it a financially rewarding opportunity.

When answering this question, detail your specific experiences in site civil design, mentioning the types of projects you’ve worked on. Highlight any tools or software you’re proficient with, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, and focus on your ability to manage the design process from concept through to construction documentation.

Discuss your project management strategies, including how you prioritize tasks, coordinate with team members, and ensure communication with clients. Provide examples of past projects where your management skills helped meet timelines and budgets.

Share any direct experience you’ve had in obtaining necessary permits for land developments, detailing the process you've followed, the challenges faced, and how you navigated them, especially regarding local regulations.

Explain your methods for assuring quality, such as regular checks on design specifications, consulting with team members for review, and conducting site assessments to confirm that work meets the necessary standards.

Choose a specific project as an example, detailing the challenges faced, such as issues with design changes or budget constraints. Explain the steps you took to resolve these problems and the successful outcome.

Talk about your approach to client communication, which might include scheduling regular update meetings, providing status reports, and being transparent about project challenges and solutions, which helps build trust and maintains relationships.

Outline your collaborative approach to handling disagreements, emphasizing open communication, seeking input from all parties, and focusing on finding a solution that aligns with project goals.

List the software you are proficient in, like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or hydrology modeling programs, and provide examples of how you've effectively used these tools in past projects to support your engineering processes.

Discuss your specific experiences in utility design, including water, sewer, and stormwater management systems, and how you integrated these into larger land development projects.

Reflect on your passion for engineering and the impact it has on communities. Discuss how the opportunity to work on diverse projects and collaborate with talented professionals motivates you to produce high-quality work.