Transportation Project Engineer

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

FSA option

Dependent care FSA option

Employee Assistance Program

Group life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal/sick time

Jury duty pay

Family leave

Travel insurance

Public transit subsidy

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer in Seattle to support a full lifecycle of civil transportation projects, from pursuit through construction. You will work with project managers and design teams to ensure technical excellence and schedule adherence.

Candidates should have 4+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStation, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; EIT preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of civil/transportation design experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to diverse projects, collaborating with teams to develop project specific solutions.
• 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 Civil3D modeling skills.
• Assist 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

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

Company DescriptionKPFF, a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm, is committed to Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. For over 65 years KPFF has been providing creative solutions and excellent client service for a diverse range of projects and industries. Our 1,500+ professionals in 36 offices nationwide thrive in a decentralized structure, offering abundant flexibility and numerous opportunities for professional growth. At KPFF, join a legacy of excellence where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and meaningful projects. To learn more about us and the projects we work on, visit our website at

Transportation Engineering

KPFF Seattle’s Transportation Team focuses on designing infrastructure that moves people and connects communities across the region. We work on a wide range of transit and transportation projects, including roadway and trail improvements, fish passage enhancements, and major infrastructure efforts throughout the Puget Sound and Pacific Northwest. Our projects are Community-Focused and emphasize pedestrian and bicycle safety, multimodal accessibility, ADA compliance, and context-sensitive solutions shaped by the community's needs. We collaborate closely with public agencies, transit authorities, contractors, and fellow engineers to deliver thoughtful solutions that improve mobility and public infrastructure. Located in downtown Seattle, our team is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer with aminimum of4years' experience. In this role you will support the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from early pursuits and proposal support through planning, design, permitting, and construction. You will work closely with Project Managers, clients, and multidisciplinary design teams to help ensure projects meet technical expectations and schedule milestones. You will contribute to corridor design, transit speed and reliability improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, ADA upgrades, utility and stormwater designs in our region.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principlesto diverse projects, collaborating with teams to developproject specificsolutions 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 advanceAutoCadCivil 3Dmodelingskills.


• Assistan 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 theirobjectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental EngineeringEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certificationMinimum 4 years of experience in relevant civil/transportation designAutoCAD Civil3Dand/orMicrostationfamiliarityExperience and ability to prepare roadway/transportation design documents and specifications isrequiredExcellent 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.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table. Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs. Occasionally visiting project and construction sites may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain. Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying.

Compensation

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate is $105,000 - $125,000 Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process, we'll provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.

Benefits

• An excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions


• Medical insurance


• Dental insurance, with a no-premium option


• Vision insurance, with a no-premium option


• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution


• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option


• Dependent care FSA option


• Employee Assistance Program


• Group life insurance


• Short-term disability insurance


• Long-term disability insurance


• Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays


• 10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service.


• 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members.


• Up to one-week (five business days) paid jury duty per year.


• Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave


• Travel accident insurance


• Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.