Experienced Civil EIT - Signal Timing

Kimley-Horn; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off benefits

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Orlando, Florida, is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of traffic engineering experience. Responsibilities include developing traffic signal timing plans and performing field assessments. Applicants must possess a degree in Civil Engineering and excellent technical writing skills. The firm values work-life balance and offers a robust benefits package, including retirement plans, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of traffic engineering experience.
• Ability to develop and implement traffic signal timing plans.
• Excellent technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement traffic signal timing parameters.
• Perform field assessments of traffic patterns.
• Program signal controller types through software.

Skills

Traffic signal timing development

Technical writing

Traffic analysis software

Field assessments

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

Tru Traffic

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Lake Nona, Florida (FL) office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of experience to join their Transportation/Traffic Signal Timing team. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement traffic signal timing parameters.
• Perform field assessments of traffic patterns, signal infrastructure, and cabinet signal inventories
• Program a variety of signal controller types through local controller or ATMS software platforms
• Perform traffic engineering and project management tasks to deliver a wide variety of transportation planning, transit, traffic engineering, safety, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects for many, diverse clients
• 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 traffic engineering experience that could include:
  • Development and/or implementation of traffic signal timing plans
  • Preparing and/or reviewing traffic impact studies for small and large projects
  • Preparing parking studies
  • Preparing site access and circulation studies
• 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)
• IMSA Traffic Signal certification is preferred
• Experience using Synchro, Tru Traffic, 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

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.