Civil Engineer - Transportation/Traffic

Kimley-Horn•Ashburn, VA
•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn’s Loudoun, Virginia office is seeking a Civil Engineer with at least four years of experience to join its Transportation Planning and Traffic team. This is not a remote position. The role involves traffic engineering and project management across transportation planning, transit, traffic engineering, safety, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects for a diverse range of clients. The engineer will contribute to the growth of the transportation engineering practice while developing their own professional practice, managing projects profitably, and delivering hands-on project work. The position also includes mentoring staff, directing resources, supporting marketing and business development, and building professional relationships with clients, colleagues, jurisdictions, and contractors.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of relevant engineering experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering and design, traffic operations, and/or ITS planning and design.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
  • Ability to work in a team environment, balance priorities across multiple projects, and communicate and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
  • Ability to provide high-quality deliverables and exceptional client service.
  • Business development and marketing experience, including writing proposals, developing scopes of work, and assembling project budgets.

Nice To Haves

  • Proficiency in Synchro, HCS, and/or Vissim software applications.

Responsibilities

  • Perform traffic engineering and project management tasks for transportation planning, transit, traffic engineering, safety, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects.
  • Develop a vision for growth in their personal practice and contribute to the growth of the transportation engineering practice.
  • Manage projects profitably and participate in hands-on project delivery.
  • Transition work to qualified staff, mentor employees, and act as a positive leader.
  • Contribute to marketing and business development, including pursuing leads and clients.
  • Build meaningful internal and external professional relationships.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, other industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.
  • Manage and direct staff and resources effectively.

Benefits

  • Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation 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.
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