Civil Engineer - Transit

Kimley-Horn; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Paid Time Off and Flexible Scheduling

Financial Wellness and 401(k) matching

Professional Development and Tuition

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Downtown Los Angeles office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of transit-focused experience to join our Transit team. This position is not remote.

The successful candidate will contribute to the production and delivery of transit design projects with focus on BRT and LRT, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and engage with clients to ensure project success in the Los Angeles area.

Qualifications

• P.E. license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 4+ years of transit-focused engineering experience.
• Experience in transit corridor design including BRT/LRT.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong communication and client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to production and delivery of transit design projects (BRT/LRT).
• Assist in corridor concept development and public outreach.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and client communications.
• Support station design and related facilities.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Client relationships

Education

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Downtown Los Angeles 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

Salary Range

$105,000 - $175,000

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 19 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.