• Civil Engineer - Transportation/Traffic

    Kimley-Horn (Santa Clarita, CA)


    Overview

     

    Kimley-Horn is seeking a dynamic and driven Transportation Engineer/Planner to join our Santa Clarita office. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of projects across different counties. Our ideal candidate is a problem solver who can take on projects and run with them while maintaining exceptional client service and mentoring younger staff.

    Responsibilities

    + **Traffic Engineering & Signal Operations:** Manage traffic signal timing, operations, and design.

    + **Traffic & ITS Design:** Involve in traditional traffic design and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects.

    + **Planning & Safety:** Conduct corridor planning, complete streets projects with a focus on safety, including active transportation plans, and bike and pedestrian design.

    + **Project Diversity:** Engage in a broad range of projects to avoid specialization in one area and to ensure involvement in capital improvement projects.

    Qualifications

    + 6+ years of experience in transportation engineering or related field.

    + Holds California Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months.

    + Proven experience in traffic engineering, planning, and design with the ability to manage complex projects.

    + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.

    + Ability to win work, be client-facing, and pursue new opportunities.

    + Experience in mentoring and developing junior staff.

    + Strong technical skills in transportation engineering and planning.

    Who We’re Looking For:

    + A go-getter with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering transportation projects.

    + Someone who can seamlessly transition between different types of projects and responsibilities.

    + A professional who is client-focused and driven to pursue new work.

    + An individual with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to lead and inspire a team.

    Salary Range:

    $115,000 - $150,000

     

    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!

    _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.

     

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    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    **Posted Date** _4 weeks ago_ _(8/14/2025 12:22 PM)_

    **_ID_** _2025-16818_

    **_Education_** _Bachelor's Degree_

    **_Discipline/Focus_** _Transportation/TPTO_