Civil EIT - Signal Timing

Kimley-Horn • Jacksonville, FL

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Jacksonville, Florida office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of experience to join its Transportation/Traffic Signal Timing team. This is not a remote position. The role involves developing and implementing traffic signal timing, conducting field assessments, programming signal controllers, and performing traffic engineering and project management tasks across transportation planning, transit, traffic engineering, safety, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects. The successful candidate will contribute to project delivery and financial performance, support business development and practice growth, and help transition work to qualified staff. The role also includes opportunities for hands-on project work, training, mentorship, and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of traffic engineering experience.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Engineer-in-Training or Engineering Intern certification, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months.
• Ability to communicate technical thoughts clearly and concisely.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and/or implementing traffic signal timing plans.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing traffic impact studies for small and large projects.
• Experience preparing parking studies.
• Experience preparing site access and circulation studies.
• IMSA Traffic Signal certification.
• Experience using Synchro, Tru Traffic, VISSIM, and/or other traffic analysis software applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement traffic signal timing parameters.
• Perform field assessments of traffic patterns, signal infrastructure, and cabinet signal inventories.
• Program a variety of signal controller types through local controller or ATMS software platforms.
• Perform traffic engineering and project management tasks to deliver transportation planning, transit, traffic engineering, safety, and ITS projects for diverse clients.
• Contribute to the growth of a personal practice and the established transportation practice.
• Assist with managing projects profitably.
• Engage in hands-on practice and project delivery.
• Transition work to qualified staff.
• Act as a positive leader and mentor.
• Contribute to marketing and business development, with autonomy to pursue personal interests, leads, and clients.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus) and an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k) and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level