Transit Civil Engineer

Kimley-Horn; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Civil Engineer to join their Transit team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting transit design projects, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transit-focused engineering, excellent communication skills, and a passion for collaboration. With a commitment to employee growth and a robust benefits package, this innovative firm is dedicated to creating an environment where professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Childcare resources

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• 4+ years of transit-focused engineering experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to transit design projects focusing on BRT and LRT.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary tasks and assist in public outreach.

Skills

Transit corridor design

Track/guideway design

Roadway design

Station design

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Team player

Education

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Transit team!

Responsibilities

• The selected candidate will contribute to the production and delivery of transit design projects with a particular focus on, but not limited to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects.
• Various tasks may include corridor concept development, final design, construction phase, assistance in public outreach, and transit evaluation.
• This role will require a high degree of multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are critical.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• 4+ years of transit-focused engineering experience including:
  • Transit corridor design experience, focused on (but not limited to) BRT and LRT modes
  • Track/guideway design
  • Roadway design
  • Station design, including park-and-ride facilities
• Outgoing, self-motivated team player
• High level of proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience communicating and working with clients
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation
• Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects

Salary Range

$90,000 - $130,000

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-to-1 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.