Overview

Kimley-Horn's Portland, Oregon (OR) office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2 years of experience to join their growing Transit team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will contribute to the production and delivery of transit and rail projects with a particular focus on, but not limited to Commuter Rail, Heavy Rail Transit (HRT), and Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects. Various tasks may include concept development, final design, schedule development, and cost estimating. This role will require a high degree of multi-disciplinary coordination. Strong communication and organizational skills are critical.

Qualifications

• An ABET Accredited BS or MS degree in the field of Civil Engineering
• EIT Certification (or ability to obtain within six months)
• Self-motivated team player
• 2 years of transit-focused engineering experience including:
  • Transit corridor design experience with a focus on (but not limited to) rail modes
  • Track, guideway, and facility design
• Applicable Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and/or bus facility design experience encouraged
• Experience preparing final design plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Exposure to Bentley MicroStation, including InRoads
• Exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience communicating and working with clients
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation
• Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects

Why Kimley-Horn?

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!