Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or ability to obtain within 12 months
4+ years of transit-focused engineering experience
Experience in transit corridor design, particularly BRT and LRT
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Strong communication skills for client interaction
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Responsibilities
Contribute to transit design project delivery, focusing on BRT and LRT
Assist in corridor concept development
Engage in public outreach activities
Conduct transit evaluation tasks
Coordinate with multiple disciplines
Benefits
Exceptional retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match
Comprehensive health coverage with competitive plans
Flexible time off policies including half-day Fridays
Financial wellness initiatives like student loan matching
Robust professional development opportunities
Family-friendly benefits including new parent leave
Full Job Description
Overview
Kimley-Horn's Austin, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Transit team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will contribute to the production and delivery of transit design projects with a particular focus on, but not limited to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects.
Various tasks may include corridor concept development, assistance in public outreach, and transit evaluation.
This role will require a high degree of multi-disciplinary coordination.
Strong communication and organizational skills are critical.
Qualifications
Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
4+ years of transit-focused engineering experience including:
Transit corridor design experience, focusd on (but not limited to) BRT and LRT modes
Track/guideway design
Roadway design
Station design, including park-and-ride facilities
Outgoing, self-motivated team player
High level of proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience communicating and working with clients
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation
Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects
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.
About Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides planning, engineering, and design services for a wide range of clients. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, environmental, landscape architecture, land planning, parking consulting, roadway design, structural engineering, transit and rail, transportation planning, and water resources. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. serves clients in the United States.