Experienced Civil EIT - Municipal Roadway/Transit

Kimley-Horn's San Diego, CA office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ 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 projects with a particular focus on, but not limited to:
• Transit and Rail Projects:
• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
• Light Rail Transit (LRT)
• Transit Centers / Maintenance Facilities
• At-Grade Railroad Crossings
• Concept development, final design, schedule development, and cost estimating
• Civil Engineering Tasks:
• Horizontal and vertical alignments
• Grading and drainage design
• Streetscape and roadway improvements
• Multimodal design, including multi-use trails and complete streets
• Traffic signal preemption calculations
• Signage, striping, and signalization plans
• Tasks will include concept development, final design, schedule development, and cost estimating
• 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
• As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions

• 2+ years of transit and/or roadway-focused engineering experience including:
  • Corridor design experience with a focus on roadway and/or rail modes
  • Roadway, guideway, and faculty design 
• Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering
• "Engineer-In-Training" or "Engineering Intern" certification 
• Experience using Synchro, VISSIM, and/or other traffic analysis software applications
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• 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
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Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

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 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• 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.