Roadway Civil Engineer — Impactful, Collaborative Design

Kimley-Horn; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Health coverage

Time off and flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement and training

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s Kansas City, MO and Overland Park, KS offices are seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of roadway design experience to join our team. This on-site role focuses on detailed roadway designs, permit acquisition, and collaboration with engineers and designers on diverse projects.

The candidate will lead analyses, develop plans, estimate costs, and ensure compliance with standards while integrating environmental considerations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience (MoDOT and/or KDOT/KTA experience preferred).
• P.E. license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency in Microstation, Open Roads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, roadway design standards, and traffic engineering principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach to work as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the design team to develop detailed and efficient roadway designs, ensuring compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and project specifications.
• Lead analysts and assist in the development of project plans, feasibility studies, and cost estimates for roadway infrastructure projects.
• Select appropriate materials and prepare engineering specifications for road construction and maintenance projects.
• Create alignment and geometric designs for roads, intersections, and other transportation facilities, considering safety and accessibility for all users.
• Obtain necessary permits and approvals from relevant authorities for roadway projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing plans, addressing design issues, and overseeing project progress.
• Conduct inspections and quality control checks to ensure the implementation of design standards and specifications.
• Integrate environmental considerations into roadway design, considering factors such as stormwater management and environmental impact assessments.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects.
• You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships.
• You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Microstation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Kimley-Horn’s Kansas City, MO and Overland Park, KS offices are seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of roadway design experience to join our team. This on-site role focuses on detailed roadway designs, permit acquisition, and collaboration with engineers and designers on diverse projects.

The candidate will lead analyses, develop plans, estimate costs, and ensure compliance with standards while integrating environmental considerations.