Project Manager - Transit

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Richmond, Virginia (VA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join their Transit team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will contribute to the production and delivery of transit and rail design projects with a particular focus on, but not limited to passenger, commuter, freight, industrial rail, light rail, and bus rapid transit projects.

Various tasks may include concept through final design, exhibit development, program management responsibilities, railroad coordination, and corridor development.

This role will require a high degree of multi-disciplinary coordination.

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical.

Candidate will be expected to manage or support managing larger projects including overseeing teams, workload, resources and compliance with scope, schedule, budget, quality and financial performance of projects.

Candidate will participate in client management and marketing efforts including business development and help securing additional work.

Qualifications

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

6+ years of transit-focused engineering experience including:

Track/guideway design

Transit corridor design

Roadway design

Station design (beneficial)

Drainage design (beneficial)

Outgoing, self-motivated team player

High level of proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or high level of proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads/OpenRail

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

Base Salary Range:

$100,000.00 - $130,000.00

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 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.