Seattle Transportation Project Engineer — Multimodal Design

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer contributions

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA option with employer contribution

FSA option

Dependent care FSA option

Employee Assistance Program

Group life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

KPFF Seattle’s Transportation Team is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer with a minimum of 4 years’ experience to support the full lifecycle of transportation projects in the Puget Sound region.

You will collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary design teams on corridor design, transit speed improvements, ADA upgrades, and multimodal mobility enhancements, ensuring compliance and schedule milestones while prioritizing safety and community-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in relevant civil/transportation design.
• AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Microstation familiarity.
• Experience and ability to prepare roadway/transportation design documents and specifications is required.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven capability to work dynamically and effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for developing design and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to diverse projects, collaborating with teams to develop project specific solutions drawing on best practices in areas such as street improvements, transportation infrastructure, utility projects, and stormwater design.
• Prepare design plans, reports, cost estimates, and technical analyses as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Gain experience in ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle, including understanding regulations and permitting requirements.
• Continue to advance AutoCad Civil 3D modeling skills.
• Assist in managing project tasks, ensuring efficient coordination of timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Foster strong client relationships by actively listening to client needs, providing clear communication, and delivering customized solutions that align with their objectives.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil3D

Microstation

Roadway design

Project collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Job description

KPFF Seattle’s Transportation Team is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer with a minimum of 4 years’ experience to support the full lifecycle of transportation projects in the Puget Sound region.

You will collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary design teams on corridor design, transit speed improvements, ADA upgrades, and multimodal mobility enhancements, ensuring compliance and schedule milestones while prioritizing safety and community-focused outcomes.