Traffic Engineer - Intelligent Transportation Systems

Kimley-Horn • Oakland, CA

121d • $100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Oakland office is seeking a Traffic Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join their Intelligent Transportation Systems team. This position is in-office/in-person.

Requirements

• 3+ years of traffic engineering experience that could include preparing and/or reviewing traffic impact studies for small and large projects.
• Preparing parking studies.
• Preparing site access and circulation studies.
• 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.
• Communicating technical thoughts clearly and concisely.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering and project management tasks to deliver a wide variety of transportation planning, transit, traffic engineering, safety, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects for many, diverse clients.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of our well-established transportation practice.
• Assist with managing their 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 and have the autonomy to pursue their own passions, leads, and clients.
• Perform a variety of engineering tasks and receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree