Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Civil Technician to join the Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) office to join our Transportation Planning & Traffic Operations Team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of our transportation engineering practice in the local area and beyond

Assists in marketing and business development efforts with our existing local municipal, state, and private clients, while delivering a wide variety of transportation planning, traffic engineering, roadway, and/or ITS-related projects with our growing team of transportation professionals

Beyond serving our existing clients, has the ability to pursue own passions, leads, and clients

Leadership responsibilities include:

Operating with integrity and sound business principals

Providing vision, business planning and strategy

Establishing goals

Building and maintaining positive client relationships

Having open communication with your partners and team

Growing and leading a Transportation/Traffic practice

Our Civil Technicians manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor

The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of relevant technical/design experience in transportation engineering or related field.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing and reviewing technical drawings.

Ability to interpret and apply redlines, design markups, and engineering standards.

Basic experience with Civil 3D design elements (e.g., surfaces, alignments, profiles) is a plus .

Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage time and deadlines independently.

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 18 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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Posted Date 3 days ago (8/8/2025 9:51 AM)

ID 2025-19551

Education High School Diploma/GED

Discipline/Focus Transportation/TPTO