Civil Engineer - Transit

Kimley-Horn • Richmond, VA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Richmond, Virginia (VA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 3+ 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 design projects with a particular focus on, but not limited to passenger, commuter, freight, industrial rail, light rail, and bus rapid transit projects. Various tasks may include concept through final design, exhibit development, program management responsibilities, railroad coordination, and corridor development. This role will require a high degree of multi-disciplinary coordination. Strong communication and organizational skills are critical.

Requirements

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12-18 months)
• 3+ years of transit-focused engineering experience including:
• Track/guideway design
• Transit corridor design experience
• Roadway design
• Station design
• Outgoing, self-motivated team player
• High level of proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and proficiency in Bentley MicroStation
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Drainage design (beneficial)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the production and delivery of transit and rail design projects
• Concept through final design
• Exhibit development
• Program management responsibilities
• Railroad coordination
• Corridor development
• Multi-disciplinary coordination

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees