[Hiring] Senior Mechanical / Civil Designer @Kleinfelder Inc

Role Description

Our Kleinfelder San Diego office is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Mechanical / Civil Designer to join our team. This role requires a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive drafting and design experience supporting mechanical layouts, piping, civil, structural, and industrial infrastructure projects. Experience delivering multidisciplinary design packages for municipal, industrial, water/wastewater, and transportation is highly preferred.

• Provide senior-level drafting and design services related to piping systems, process mechanical equipment, civil infrastructure, utility layouts, structural supports, and associated facility systems.
• Work performed in accordance with Kleinfelder and client-specific standards, emphasizing high-quality construction documents and coordinated multidisciplinary deliverables.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in current versions of AutoCAD, Plant 3D, CadWorx, Civil 3D, Revit, and/or MicroStation.
• Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for mechanical, piping, and civil systems.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary staff to deliver accurate and coordinated design packages while meeting demanding project schedules.
• Mentor and support junior CADD staff, provide technical drafting guidance, and assist with maintaining drafting standards and best practices.
• Manage multiple concurrent assignments while consistently delivering high-quality work on schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in 2D design and 3D modeling with ACAD, Revit, MicroStation, CadWorx, and Plant 3D.
• Experience with hydraulics, pipe fittings, civil layouts, and multi-discipline projects is required.
• Technical Diploma in drafting design or equivalent is a must.
• A Bachelor's degree or Associates degree is highly preferred – an equivalent combination of experience and education would be considered.

Requirements

• Prepare electronic working plans and technical drawings that are in compliance with project standards and goals.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Establish and modify personal work processes according to industry guidelines and procedures.
• Work closely with design discipline lead/engineers and design team members to ensure design documents are completed according to deadlines.
• Provide input into design budget and hour estimates as required to support proposals and cost estimates.
• Perform conceptual layout work, develop design details, and check drawings prior to release.
• Must function independently with minimal supervision in a multi-discipline team setting.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Computer knowledge is required including Microsoft® Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Sharepoint).
• Job is performed in an office environment; site travel may be required, depending on project.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• Expected salary range for the position: $63,206 - 105,487.
• Reimbursements for continuing education and expenses associated with trainings and certifications.
• Opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.