Experienced Civil EIT - Traffic Engineering/ITS Design

Kimley-Horn; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training with at least 2 years of traffic engineering experience to contribute to their Transportation/Traffic team. This position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering and offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. The candidate will handle various engineering tasks while engaging in project management and business development efforts. A comprehensive benefits package is also included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of traffic engineering experience required.
• Engineer-In-Training or Engineering Intern certification preferred.
• Must have experience with traffic analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering and project management tasks.
• Engage in hands-on practice and delivery of projects.
• Contribute significantly to marketing and business development efforts.

Skills

Traffic engineering experience

Technical writing skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience using Synchro, AutoCAD, Microstation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

AutoCAD

Microstation

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Richmond, Virginia (VA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of experience to join their Transportation/Traffic team. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering and project management tasks to deliver a wide variety of traffic engineering 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:
  • Preparing traffic signal plans
  • Preparing signing and pavement marking plans
  • Preparing cost estimates
  • Network planning/architecture
• 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, AutoCAD, Microstation, Microsoft Visio 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 17 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.