Intelligent Transportation Systems - Traffic Signals Engineer

Discipline/Focus

Transportation/TPTO
Overview

Kimley-Horn's Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA) office is seeking an Electrical or Civil Engineer with 3+ years of experience. You will contribute to the planning and design of various sized ITS projects locally and around the country. On the job training opportunities will be provided if all minimum qualifications are not met. This is not a remote position. 

Responsibilities

•         Design of traffic signals, communications, and electrical systems for transportation (ITS), aviation, site development lighting, and renewable energy (solar and EV Infrastructure) projects
•         Participate on project teams in an active production role
•         Preparation of ITS planning studies and design projects
•         Preparation of project specifications
•         Preparation of construction cost estimates
•         Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams 
•         Coordination and verification of as-built drawings
•         Perform quality work that meets or exceeds client expectations
•         Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including fiber optic cable routing plans, photometric analyses, electrical floor plans, equipment schematic diagrams, equipment block diagrams, equipment load calculations, and connection diagrams

Qualifications

•         3 years of experience in consulting electrical and/or Intelligent Transportation Systems engineering
•         Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering
•         EIT or ability to obtain EIT
•         Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting such as AutoCAD or OpenRoads Designer
•         Proficiency in Microsoft Office apps - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 
•         Strong verbal and written communication skills
•         The ability to work independently and in a team environment
•         The ability to manage time effectively on concurrent projects
•         Qualifications that are beneficial but not required:            
•             Advanced college degrees
              Understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, and energy codes
              Building Information Modeling (BIM – Autodesk Revit) experience
              Security and communication design experience
              Experience in lighting electrical and photometric design using tools such as AGI32
              Experience in Power Studies, such as Short Circuit Study, Coordination Study, and Arc Flash Analysis (SKM PowerTools)

Base Salary Range:

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 

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.

Position Type

Experienced