Engineering-Civil-0-2 Yrs. Exp. - Ongoing Opportunity

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  • Office Location Los Angeles, CA
  • Post Date 2013-03-30
  • Team Los Angeles, CA

Engineering-Civil-0-2 Yrs. Exp. - Ongoing Opportunity

Future Opportunity – Entry Level Civil Engineer

KPFF Los Angeles is always on the lookout for motivated and energetic entry-level civil engineers.  We continuously accept applications and review candidates for positions as they become available. Application should include resume, cover letter, and transcripts (unofficial copies are fine).

Job Qualifications:

  • Ideally, candidates should have some experience in site development, however more importantly we seek candidates who have the competency, attitude, and personal commitment to deliver the highest quality work to our clients.
  • This position requires a B.S. degree or higher and preferably relevant internship experience and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills are essential.
  • Ability to visit job sites to inspect existing conditions and envision potential scope of work requirements
  • Ability to set and/or stand for prolonged periods of time at a desk working on a computer and viewing a screen
  • Ability to apply established engineering principles to solve problems and/or overcome obstacles using sound judgement, independent decision making, and prolonged focus
  • Candidates will work on a wide variety of demanding projects with growth opportunities based upon their responsiveness, skills, attitude, and commitment.

Company Profile

KPFF Consulting Engineers provides structural and civil engineering services to architects, government agencies, developers, and contractors for projects with a wide range of functions.  Established in 1960, KPFF has offices in Seattle, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, San Diego, Irvine, St. Louis, Tacoma, Sacramento, Eugene, Long Beach, Boise, New York, Lacey, Chicago, Louisville, Washington, DC, Salt Lake City, Spokane, and Des Moines.

KPFF's civil engineering staff accomplishes projects for site development, parks, and recreation facilities and the improvements to existing city streets, urban arterials, and highways.  Scope of services may include site planning, environmental analysis, storm drainage studies, wetlands enhancement, permit coordination, and design of site grading, drainage, storm detention, utilities, access roads, parking facilities, and public street improvements.

In addition to typical site development engineering, our civil group serves as a prime consultant to government clients for management and design of transportation, waterfront, site improvements, and major utility projects.
Our engineers work in dynamic teams with open communication and strong support from senior-level mentors.  These teams work directly with our clients on some of the most challenging projects in the region.  We promote decision-making at the level closest to the issue in order to most efficiently and effectively serve our clients, and to promote professional growth for our staff.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information on the Company, please visit our web site at http://www.kpff.com

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter via our website.

No phone calls and no recruiters please.

  • Minimum Experience 0 Experience
  • Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree
  • Discipline/Specialty Civil Engineering