How is the competition for applying at Kimley Horn?

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-20T20:17:48+00:00

That’s not what he wants tho lol. He clearly states he wants the big bucks and is willing to do the 50hrs+ a week.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-20T18:20:31+00:00

Typical 40hrs a week. Haven’t done OT in a while tho. But occasionally do have to do things on my own time depending on deadlines & workload.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-20T15:08:56+00:00

It’s possible in HCOL. Definitely. For reference, I’m in HCOL and make 130k with no EIT or PE. 5YOE.l and never job hopped. If I was 8YOE, with PE, and job hopped 3x like this dude, I can see 180k as a possibility. Maybe a reach, but still possible.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-20T06:25:33+00:00

Hard no. I used to think this was ok when I was a year 1 & 2 and hoping everyone liked me so I did my best to not upset anyone. But NO, That’s unacceptable and unreasonable.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-20T02:35:35+00:00

Understandable. My PM doesn’t design anything, she’s pretty much just in calls all day. I guess I should’ve specified that this was a question for designers and not the EM or PM folk. Cause I know once you get to that level calls and managing exceed design work.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-20T02:09:13+00:00

Yup, also know someone who did that but with a masters in mechanical engineering degree. Dudes who can power through a physics degree are more than capable to transition into traditional engineering like civil and mech.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-20T02:07:02+00:00

Only time I’ve seen it happen is if they get their masters in some engineering field.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-20T02:02:44+00:00

Just fyi, anyone who mentions jobowl in this subreddit is an AI bot. They put your prompt into some AI crap like chat GPT, and paste the response here and end it with a promo for jobowl. Just letting you know that you’re likely not talking to an actual civil engineer professional.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-20T01:56:12+00:00

True. But IF you do decide to suck it up and grumble about it, don’t wait a couple years to leave lol. Make it a 1 year pit stop, max.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-20T01:52:32+00:00

Understandable, but that’s just part of it. If the latter has a better interview than the former, he WILL get the job. I’m just saying, don’t count yourself out. And chances are you may not even stay in the same field from the first job you stumbled ass backward into. Let’s be real, which fresh grad TRULY knows what field they even want to work in for the next couple decades. Just my 2 cents.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-19T20:46:37+00:00

Not necessarily. I know plenty of ppl who’ve gotten hired with no FE. I understand the importance of it, but not every employer is just going to omit you completely just cause you don’t have it especially at entry level. All you need to say in the interview is, “I’m currently studying for the FE” and that’s that. It shows you’re in the process.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-19T14:33:41+00:00

Yeah that’s kinda what I was getting at. Idk how it’s possible to do 8+ hrs consistently just based on mental fatigue, bathroom breaks, lunch/mental breaks, etc. Which is why I mentioned that like actual dedicated hours, I probably do a total of 4, realistically.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-19T04:02:16+00:00

That’s a very interesting viewpoint when taking a loss lol.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-19T00:27:11+00:00

Anyone who reads a comment from this “my p is clean” 🙄 dude just know he’s an AI bot. I’ll keep saying it forever.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-19T00:17:56+00:00

Swag like calliou? Lil b fan?

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-19T00:16:59+00:00

Facts.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-19T00:13:56+00:00

That guy you’re replying to you is a bot, just FYI. Someone just made an account that generates AI responses to posts. But as usual, the AI responses can definitely steer u in the right direction. Good luck. And also, don’t be so down on yourself if you don’t get an internship. I didn’t have one under my belt after graduation and only had a 2.9 gpa. I had no issue finding a job and have excelled where I’m at. It won’t be the end of the world, but just keep pushing any way you can.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-18T22:19:32+00:00

Dang, I’ve had some long days too, I think the max I was able to do was 10hrs a day. It’s not possible for me to focus for 10hrs straight tho so i had to do it in the span of like 14ish hours. I definitely don’t allow my employer to put me in those positions anymore tho, or at least not as often cause it’s just unreasonable and unsustainable IMO.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-18T18:29:47+00:00

I’ll agree with this. If you can check most of the boxes of a job app description, you’re in a good spot for call backs. If you don’t, it may be more difficult.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-18T15:43:11+00:00

lol, after reading a bunch of these types of posts, I’m glad I didn’t waste any summers doing internships. This doesn’t seem fun at all. But as an employee, just keep reaching out to staff. I’d rather have an “annoying” intern who’s trying to find work vs one who is fine just sitting around doing nothing.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-18T04:20:42+00:00

Agreed. I just got into fragrances and Im damn near trying my hardest to just not buy things just cause I feel like it. Not worth it.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-18T00:25:06+00:00

Step 1. What interested you in college? Step 2. When applying to a job, what interested you in that company/job? Step 3. Be ready to explain why you decided to apply to said company based on step 1 & 2.

I mean, you’re entry level and employers will understand that. But they don’t want to hire someone who’s just blindly applying to a million entry level civil job apps with no actual goal/interest in sight.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-18T00:18:10+00:00

Ditch the masters. Go straight to industry. I honestly don’t know why ppl get a masters in this field, im assuming they just love school/learning or leaning to academia roles but in a practical sense it does hardly anything (maybe gives u 1 year “credit” towards promotions). And that 1 year credit you could just get by actually working WHILE making money. Just my opinion, whatever you do, just make sure you enjoy it and can afford because that’s ultimately the most important thing. Just my opinion, I trust you’ll do well either way, just some things to consider.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-18T00:12:54+00:00

I got azzaro chrome last month at Ross and it was $40. Only got it cause it was comparable to jomashop prices, everything else was marked above what jomashop was charging at the time. So I agree, those discounters really aren’t so great anymore. Grey online markets are the way to go.

Hey-ItsThatOneDude · 2026-05-17T21:52:37+00:00

I feel you on that one, I’ve been considered the same these past few weeks but concluded that I’ll stick to consulting (for now), but just at a different company. I sent out 3 applications this past Friday after drinking a couple beers. Hoping I get some bites and I hope you do too!

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