Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Experienced Civil EIT - Transit

Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of transit-focused engineering experience, specifically in rail modes
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Engineer-In-Training or Engineering Intern certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
  • Familiarity with traffic analysis software like Synchro or VISSIM
  • Strong technical writing and clear communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and contributes positively to team dynamics
  • Capability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to design and delivery of transit and rail projects, focusing on commuter and heavy/light rail
  • Engage in concept development, final design, scheduling, and cost estimation
  • Exhibit entrepreneurial spirit to foster personal and company growth
  • Manage projects for profitability
  • Participate in hands-on project delivery
  • Transition work to qualified staff members
  • Lead and mentor juniors, fostering a collaborative team environment
  • Play a vital role in marketing and business development initiatives.

Benefits

  • Exceptional retirement plan with a 2:1 company match and profit-sharing contributions
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Flexible time off including personal leave, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
  • Financial wellness programs including student loan matching in 401(k) and performance bonuses
  • Tuition reimbursement and comprehensive internal training for professional development
  • Family-friendly benefits such as new parent leave and childcare resources.
Full Job Description
Overview

Kimley-Horn's Seattle, Washington (WA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ 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 and rail projects with a particular focus on, but not limited to:
    • Commuter Rail
    • Heavy Rail Transit (HRT)
    • Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects
  • Tasks will include concept development, final design, schedule development, and cost estimating
  • Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of our well-established transportation practice
  • Assist with managing their projects profitably
  • Engage in hands-on practice and delivery of projects
  • Transition work to qualified staff
  • Act as a positive leader and mentor
  • Contribute significantly to marketing and business development efforts and have the autonomy to pursue their own passions, leads, and clients
  • As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of transit-focused engineering experience including:
    • Transit corridor design experience with a focus on (but not limited to) rail modes
    • Track, guideway, and facility design
  • Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering
  • "Engineer-In-Training" or "Engineering Intern" certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
  • Experience using Synchro, VISSIM, and/or other traffic analysis software applications
  • Communicating technical thoughts clearly and concisely
  • Excellent technical writing skills
  • Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Ability to work independently and as a team

Salary Range:

  • $90,000 - $125,000
  • Eligible for performance based bonuses

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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.
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