Rail Design Manager

Kimley-Horn has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a motivated Rail Design Manager to join our team in Northern, Virginia. At Kimley-Horn, we have an entrepreneurial spirit, drive success for our clients, and contribute to growing the firm’s capabilities. 

Leadership responsibilities include: operating with integrity and sound business principals; building and maintaining positive client relationships; partnering closely with clients; balancing managing complex projects/programs and working within integrated project teams in a non-leadership/management role; having open communication with team members and other staff; and serving as a subject-matter expert on some technical project delivery matters. Our Managers manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor both within the firm and within the industry overall. The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead and direct service to clients, to grow others, and to grow our business.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field 
• PE in Virginia (or can quickly obtain)
• Registered engineer with 10 or more years of experience in heavy and commuter rail projects
• AutoCAD/Microstation, AREMA standards, P6/Microsoft Project/other scheduling software, and project document control platforms experience
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization and with client organizations
• Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous 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.