Transportation Engineer [6-12 yrs exp]

Transportation Engineer We are seeking a Transportation Engineer with a minimum of 6 years of experience for our expanding Civil Transportation Group. In this role you will focus on roadway design and support the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from early pursuits and proposal support through planning, design, permitting, and construction. You will work closely with Project Managers, clients, and multidisciplinary design teams to help ensure projects meet technical expectations and schedule milestones. We will challenge you to stretch outside your comfort zone with opportunities for growth and increased responsibility. We believe in encouraging personal and professional growth, and we work hard at providing a solid support structure with minimal organizational restrictions. We work on a wide range of transit and transportation projects that are community-focused and emphasize pedestrian and bicycle safety, multimodal accessibility, ADA compliance, and context-sensitive solutions shaped by the community's needs. We collaborate closely with public agencies, transit authorities, contractors, and fellow engineers to deliver thoughtful solutions that improve mobility and public infrastructure. Responsibilities include applying engineering principles to diverse projects, leading roadway design on assigned projects, coordinating and communicating directly with stakeholders, preparing design plans, reports, cost estimates, and technical analyses, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing project tasks, fostering strong client relationships, and providing design expertise. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, minimum 6 years of applicable transportation design experience, Professional Engineer in Oregon, proficiency in Micro Station and Inroads and/or AutoCAD and Civil 3D, effective communication with excellent writing skills, commitment to technical excellence and meeting client needs, ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and priorities, and experience with transportation agencies in the Portland area, including PBOT, ODOT, and TriMet. Physical demands and work environment include duties primarily conducted in a standard office setting, ability to sit or stand for extended periods, occasionally lifting objects weighing up to 15 lbs, and occasionally visiting project and construction sites. Compensation is competitive and determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate for this Transportation Engineer position is $95,000 - $115,000. Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution, medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, KPFF Paid Family Leave, Amazon Pharmacy with MedsYourWay, Behavioral Health Options – Employee Assistance Plan, pregnancy program, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid work schedule, free secure bike parking, transit pass stipend, technical educational sessions, monthly social events, winter parties and summer picnics, office committee opportunities, community projects participation, and offsite retreats.