Civil Engineer - Transit

About the Role

• Design and deliver Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects. • Develop corridor concepts, support public outreach, and evaluate transit options. • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong communication. • Manage multiple project priorities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸transit design
• ▸corridor concept
• ▸public outreach
• ▸team coordination
• ▸project management

What You Bring

Kimley‑Horn’s Saint Paul, Minnesota office is hiring a civil engineer to join its Transit team. Candidates must have at least four years of relevant experience, and the role is on‑site rather than remote. The engineer will contribute to the production and delivery of transit design projects, focusing on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) but also supporting related initiatives. Duties include corridor concept development, assistance with public outreach, and transit evaluation, all requiring extensive multidisciplinary coordination and strong communication and organizational skills. Effective coordination across engineering disciplines is essential to ensure project success. Applicants must hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or be able to obtain one within twelve months. Required experience includes four or more years of transit‑focused engineering work such as corridor, track/guideway, roadway, and station design, and a high level of proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The role also demands excellent client communication, self‑motivation, detail‑orientation, and the ability to balance multiple project priorities. • Hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or obtain one within 12 months. • Possess 4+ years of transit‑focused engineering experience, including track, roadway, and station design. • Demonstrate high proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and client interaction skills. • Exhibit self‑motivation, teamwork, and detail‑oriented organizational abilities.

Requirements

• ▸p.e. license
• ▸4+ years
• ▸transit engineering
• ▸civil 3d
• ▸client communication
• ▸self‑motivation

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $130,000. Kimley‑Horn prides itself on a people‑first culture, strong client focus, and a reputation for employee retention that has placed the firm on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list for eighteen consecutive years. Benefits include a 2‑to‑1 company retirement match up to 4% of eligible compensation with additional profit‑sharing, low‑cost medical, dental, and vision coverage, and flexible time‑off options such as personal leave, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. Financial wellness programs feature student‑loan matching and performance‑based bonuses, while professional development is supported through tuition reimbursement and internal training. Family‑friendly offerings comprise new‑parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources. • Salary range: $90,000–$130,000. • 2‑to‑1 company retirement match up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit‑sharing. • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. • Flexible scheduling, personal leave, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. • Student‑loan matching, performance bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. • New parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time