Transportation Engineer/Planner

Kimley-Horn • Oakland, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Oakland office is seeking a Transportation Engineer/Planner with 2+ years of experience to join their Transportation team. This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will contribute to the production and delivery of transit and transportation planning projects, which may include several of the following areas: Corridor Planning, General Plans, Specific Plans, or Precise Plans, Short-Range Transit Plans, Active Transportation Plans, Multimodal Concept Design, Transit Operations and Performance Analysis, and Traffic and Bicycle/Pedestrian Analysis. Proficiency in analysis of transportation data is required. Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to short- and long-range transportation planning, overseeing public and stakeholder engagement activities, and conducting detailed technical analyses. This role demands a high level of multi-disciplinary coordination, requiring the candidate to seamlessly integrate efforts across various teams and specialties. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• 2+ years of transportation-focused planning experience
• Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning, or a related field
• Experience communicating and working with clients
• Experience managing projects and tasks
• Experience interacting with the public as part of project outreach activities
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation
• Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects

Nice To Haves

• CA Professional Engineer License preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the production and delivery of transit and transportation planning projects
• Corridor Planning
• General Plans, Specific Plans, or Precise Plans
• Short-Range Transit Plans
• Active Transportation Plans
• Multimodal Concept Design
• Transit Operations and Performance Analysis
• Traffic and Bicycle/Pedestrian Analysis
• Analysis of transportation data
• Short- and long-range transportation planning
• Overseeing public and stakeholder engagement activities
• Conducting detailed technical analyses
• Multi-disciplinary coordination
• Integrate efforts across various teams and specialties

Benefits

• 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)
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Extensive internal training programs
• New Parent Leave
• Family building benefits
• Childcare resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree