Traffic Engineer - Intelligent Transportation Systems

Kimley-Horn's Oakland office is seeking a Traffic Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join their Intelligent Transportation Systems team. This position is in-office/in-person.Perform traffic engineering and project management tasks to deliver a wide variety of transportation planning, transit, traffic engineering, safety, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects for many, diverse clientsHas an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of our well-established transportation practiceAssist with managing their projects profitablyEngage in hands-on practice and delivery of projectsTransition work to qualified staffAct as a positive leader and mentorContribute significantly to marketing and business development efforts and have the autonomy to pursue their own passions, leads, and clientsAs a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions3+ years of traffic engineering experience that could include:Preparing and/or reviewing traffic impact studies for small and large projectsPreparing parking studiesPreparing site access and circulation studiesBachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering'Engineer-In-Training' or 'Engineering Intern' certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)Experience using Synchro, VISSIM, and/or other traffic analysis software applicationsCommunicating technical thoughts clearly and conciselyExcellent technical writing skillsDetail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environmentAbility to work independently and as a teamSalary Range:$100,000 - $140,000At 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-HornExceptional 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.

Created: 2025-09-12