Experienced Civil EIT - Transit
About The Position
Kimley-Horn's Seattle, Washington (WA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of experience to join their Transit team. This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will contribute to the production and delivery of transit and rail projects with a particular focus on, but not limited to: Commuter Rail, Heavy Rail Transit (HRT), and Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects. Tasks will include concept development, final design, schedule development, and cost estimating. The role involves assisting with managing projects profitably, engaging in hands-on project delivery, transitioning work to qualified staff, acting as a positive leader and mentor, and contributing significantly to marketing and business development efforts. As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training, as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions.
Requirements
- 2+ years of transit-focused engineering experience
- Transit corridor design experience with a focus on rail modes
- Experience with track, guideway, and facility design
- Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering
- "Engineer-In-Training" or "Engineering Intern" certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Experience using Synchro, VISSIM, and/or other traffic analysis software applications
- Ability to communicate technical thoughts clearly and concisely
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to contribute to a positive work environment
- Ability to work independently and as a team
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the production and delivery of transit and rail projects
- Focus on Commuter Rail, Heavy Rail Transit (HRT), and Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects
- Perform concept development, final design, schedule development, and cost estimating
- Assist with managing projects profitably
- Engage in hands-on practice and delivery of projects
- Transition work to qualified staff
- Act as a positive leader and mentor
- Contribute significantly to marketing and business development efforts
- Pursue personal passions, leads, and clients
- Perform a variety of engineering tasks
- Receive on-the-job and formal training
- Receive mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions
Benefits
- Performance based bonuses
- 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus)
- Additional profit-sharing contribution
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Personal leave
- Flexible scheduling
- Floating holidays
- Half-day Fridays
- Student loan matching in our 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Extensive internal training programs
- New Parent Leave
- Family building benefits
- Childcare resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
