Infrastructure Practice Leader - Pacific Northwest

Kimley-Horn; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Seattle seeks an Infrastructure Practice Leader to drive market growth and lead complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and over 15 years of experience in infrastructure delivery. Responsibilities include building client relationships, managing teams, and contributing to business planning. The salary range is $180k - $230k with performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits including exceptional retirement and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure delivery.
• Demonstrated success managing large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of public infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior market leader across various infrastructure sectors.
• Build and maintain client relationships with key agencies.
• Lead pursuit strategies for major infrastructure programs.

Skills

Leadership presence

Influencing clients

Relationship management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Infrastructure Practice Leader to expand our Infrastructure/Transit practice in Seattle, WA!

Kimley‑Horn is seeking a senior Infrastructure Practice Leader to help drive long‑term growth across the Pacific Northwest and beyond as it's not limited by geography, with a particular emphasis on expanding our transit, transportation and infrastructure services throughout the Pacific Northwest. This role offers a unique opportunity for a proven leader to shape market strategy, cultivate client relationships, and build high‑performing teams in one of the country’s most dynamic infrastructure markets.

Responsibilities

Market Growth & Client Leadership

• Serve as a senior market leader across infrastructure sectors, including transportation, transit, rail, municipal, and complex public works projects.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships with agencies and stakeholders across the Pacific Northwest, such as WSDOT, ODOT, Sound Transit, local jurisdictions, port authorities, and regional partners.
• Lead and support pursuit strategies for major infrastructure programs, collaborating with Kimley‑Horn leadership, technical experts, and project teams.
• Drive visibility and credibility for Kimley‑Horn through industry involvement, professional associations, and regional conferences.
• Help shape long‑term growth strategies for the PNW infrastructure practice, aligning with Kimley‑Horn’s strategic plan.

Project Oversight & Technical Leadership

• Serve as Principal‑in‑Charge or Project Director for complex infrastructure projects, providing executive‑level oversight from planning through delivery.
• Provide strategic guidance across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical quality, consistency, and strong client outcomes.
• In the Seattle market, support and grow transit‑ and rail‑related work, including coordination with specialists in rail, systems, and corridor design as needed.
• Promote innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow teams of engineers, planners, and designers across the Pacific Northwest.
• Recruit and develop top infrastructure talent, supporting technical excellence, leadership growth, and long‑term succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative, people‑first culture aligned with Kimley‑Horn’s values of trust, accountability, and professional development.
• Partner with local and regional leaders to align staffing, skills, and workload across the practice.

Business & Financial Management

• Contribute to annual business planning, backlog forecasting, and revenue growth targets for the PNW infrastructure practice.
• Develop scopes, staffing strategies, schedules, and budgets for large, complex projects.
• Support responsible workload management, staffing deployment, and profitability while maintaining Kimley‑Horn’s high client‑service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Washington or Oregon preferred (or ability to obtain).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure delivery, planning, design, or program leadership; 20+ years preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing large, multidisciplinary teams and complex, multi‑million‑dollar public infrastructure projects.
• Transit and rail experience is strongly preferred, particularly for candidates focused on the Seattle market, but is not required for all candidates.
• Established relationships within the Pacific Northwest public‑sector infrastructure market preferred.
• Strong leadership presence with proven ability to influence clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building practices, developing people, and creating long‑term client partnerships.

Salary Detail

• $180k - $230k
• Eligible for lucrative performance based bonuses

Benefits

• 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities