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A well-established architecture and planning firm in Costa Mesa is seeking a Civil Designer / Drafter to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on supporting site planning and civil design efforts for a variety of urban development projects, including mixed-use, residential, and commercial developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare civil design drawings, site plans, grading, and utility layouts using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar software.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to develop comprehensive design solutions.
• Produce construction documents, details, and specifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist with site analysis, feasibility studies, and coordination with municipal agencies and review boards.
• Support project teams throughout all phases, from conceptual design to construction administration.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project standards in all civil drafting and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Drafting, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in civil drafting or design, preferably in urban development or mixed-use projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office; knowledge of GIS is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of municipal codes, grading, drainage, and utility design preferred.

Why This Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to urban development projects in Costa Mesa, working alongside a collaborative team while honing your civil design and drafting expertise.

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering graduates to join our Orange, California (CA) office in 2026! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients.

• Contribute to the pre-construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects ranging in size and scope.

• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients' visions for the future built environment.

• Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn's and our client's practices, procedures, and standards.

• Analysts will learn one or more software programs specific to their disciplines: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and/or GIS.

Qualifications

• An ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) by Summer 2026 in one of the following majors:

• Civil and/or Environmental Engineering

• Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering

• Engineering Technology

Salary Range:

$88,000 - $94,500

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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Posted Date 1 week ago (10/1/2025 7:17 PM)

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Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus Development Services, Roadway, Transportation/TPTO, Renewable Energy, Surface Water

• Client and Business Development: Take responsibility for contributing to securing new work for the office. This position provides the opportunity for the individual to pursue work in the market sectors they are interested in without limitation of geographic boundaries. The type of work may include both prime and subconsultant.
• Lead Project Liaison: Take responsibility for all aspects of project delivery and serve as the main point of contact with clients. Responsibilities include client management, risk management, quality of work product, scheduling, staff management, and financial success.
• Lead Project Design and Development: Take primary responsibility for the design and development of civil engineering projects, while managing resources and timelines.
• Oversee Engineering Calculations and Documentation: Perform and review advanced engineering calculations, and ensure accuracy in detailed drawings, specifications, and technical reports using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other tools.
• Conduct Site Assessments and Project Feasibility: Lead site visits and field investigations, collect and interpret data, and assess project feasibility to align with client goals and regulatory requirements.
• Manage Project Schedules, Budget, and Compliance: Oversee project schedules, budgeting, and documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and managing permitting processes in coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Provide Leadership and Mentorship: Actively participate in team meetings, collaborate with contractors, consultants, and clients, and provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Ensure Design Quality and Regulatory Compliance: Lead design initiatives, ensure adherence to regulatory standards, and apply industry best practices to enhance project outcomes.
• Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Conduct research on the latest industry standards and technologies, incorporating innovative solutions to improve project efficiency and quality.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• At least ten years of relevant experience in civil engineering project design and management
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California required
• Experience in business development and marketing
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office Suite
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for advanced civil design engineering
• Comprehensive understanding of civil engineering principles, codes, and regulations
• Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, and technical documentation
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities, with experience in technical reporting and client interactions
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative approach to team-based problem-solving
  
  

• Duties are typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day and communicate over the telephone or virtual meeting platforms.
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
• Occasional travel may be required to visit project sites. Site visits may involve walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or ladders, and exposure to outdoor elements such as weather, noise, or construction activity.
  
  

• 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.
• Disability 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.
  
  

A well-established architecture and planning firm in Costa Mesa is seeking a Civil Designer / Drafter to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on supporting site planning and civil design efforts for a variety of urban development projects, including mixed-use, residential, and commercial developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare civil design drawings, site plans, grading, and utility layouts using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar software.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to develop comprehensive design solutions.
• Produce construction documents, details, and specifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist with site analysis, feasibility studies, and coordination with municipal agencies and review boards.
• Support project teams throughout all phases, from conceptual design to construction administration.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project standards in all civil drafting and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Drafting, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in civil drafting or design, preferably in urban development or mixed-use projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office; knowledge of GIS is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of municipal codes, grading, drainage, and utility design preferred.

Why This Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to urban development projects in Costa Mesa, working alongside a collaborative team while honing your civil design and drafting expertise.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The Electrical Test Engineering team at Anduril develops test systems used to ensure the quality and reliability of our aerial and ground based systems. The team works on air vehicles such as Roadrunner, Ghost, Anvil and Fury and develop complex manufacturing test solutions to our internal manufacturing team or contract manufacturers. We work closely and cross-functionally with the rest of our Product Engineering groups that include Electrical, Mechanical and Firmware Engineering to solve and improve our manufacturing process, product quality and reliability.

• Execute and support assigned tasks and project activities with the accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables.
• Support engineering activities such as building prototypes, sub-assemblies, and prepare feasibility test units, samples under the guidance of engineers
• Perform work using drawings, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions
• Conduct repairs and reworks of PCBAs and cable harnesses/assemblies during engineering tests.
• Procure and source electrical components under the direction of lead and engineers as required
• Fabricate special test equipment, electronic test boxes, and harnesses
• Execute and support set up and utilize standard test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters
• Perform harness build, circuit board electronic modifications, such as component rework, soldering/de-soldering of electronic components per industry standards such as IPC 7711 / IPC 610/IPC 620
• Able to work in a fast paced environment with ambiguous targets and adapt work plans based on new outcome

• Minimum 3 years experience as an engineering technician working in a prototype/engineering development lab environment.
• Ability to read and understand complex PCBA schematics, cable assembly drawings, and test procedures, without the need to have detailed assembly instructions.
• Some experience with building and troubleshooting prototype electro-mechanical hardware, such as PCBAs, cables and wiring harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies (drones, vehicles, or eq.).
• Familiar and comfortable with standard electrical prototyping processes, such as PCBA rework
• Extensive prototyping experience: Soldering, crimping, assembling cables to IPC standards.
• Knowledge of electrical components & connectors, familiar with basic hand tools and crimping equipment.
• Basic electrical understanding and understanding of fundamental electrical engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with basic electrical test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.
• U.S. person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

• Associate level degree in electronics/electrical assembly or equivalent
• Strong understanding of PCBs, PCBAs, prototyping and assembly techniques
• Experience with task management software such as Trello or JIRA.
• Experience with electrical CAD tools such as Altium, Rapid Harness or other EWIS software
• Able to hand solder PCBAs per J-STD / IPC-A-610 / IPC 7711.
• Wire harness experience in accordance with IPC-A-620 standards.
• Willing to work overtime, and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Unassisted.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The Electrical Test Engineering team at Anduril develops test systems used to ensure the quality and reliability of our aerial and ground based systems. The team works on air vehicles such as Roadrunner, Ghost, Anvil and Fury and develop complex manufacturing test solutions to our internal manufacturing team or contract manufacturers. We work closely and cross-functionally with the rest of our Product Engineering groups that include Electrical, Mechanical and Firmware Engineering to solve and improve our manufacturing process, product quality and reliability.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Execute and support assigned tasks and project activities with the accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables.
• Support engineering activities such as building prototypes, sub-assemblies, and prepare feasibility test units, samples under the guidance of engineers
• Perform work using drawings, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions
• Conduct repairs and reworks of PCBAs and cable harnesses/assemblies during engineering tests.
• Procure and source electrical components under the direction of lead and engineers as required
• Fabricate special test equipment, electronic test boxes, and harnesses
• Execute and support set up and utilize standard test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters
• Perform harness build, circuit board electronic modifications, such as component rework, soldering/de-soldering of electronic components per industry standards such as IPC 7711 / IPC 610/IPC 620
• Able to work in a fast paced environment with ambiguous targets and adapt work plans based on new outcome

• Minimum 3 years experience as an engineering technician working in a prototype/ engineering development lab environment.
• Ability to read and understand complex PCBA schematics, cable assembly drawings, and test procedures, without the need to have detailed assembly instructions.
• Some experience with building and troubleshooting prototype electro-mechanical hardware, such as PCBAs, cables and wiring harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies (drones, vehicles, or eq.).
• Familiar and comfortable with standard electrical prototyping processes, such as PCBA rework
• Extensive prototyping experience: Soldering, crimping, assembling cables to IPC Standards.
• Knowledge of electrical components & connectors, familiar with basic hand tools and crimping equipment.
• Basic electrical understanding and understanding of fundamental electrical engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with basic electrical test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

• Associate level degree in electronics/electrical assembly or equivalent
• Strong understanding of PCBs, PCBAs, prototyping and assembly techniques
• Experience with task management software such as Trello or JIRA.
• Experience with electrical CAD tools such as Altium, Rapid Harness or other EWIS software
• Able to hand solder PCBAs per J-STD / IPC-A-610 / IPC 7711.
• Wire harness experience in accordance with IPC-A-620 standards.
• Willing to work overtime, and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Unassisted.

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

• Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.