Overview

Kimley-Horn's Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN) office is seeking a Project Engineer with 15+ years of scheduling and estimating experience to join their Transit team!

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will work on light rail and other type of infrastructure projects throughout the Twin Cities metro area and be responsible for supporting the owner in these tasks:

• Negotiating and writing up change orders
• Reviewing contractor’s cost (labor, equipment, and materials) and comparing it to the owner’s independent cost estimate (ICE)
• Aligning scope and quantities
• Negotiating final costs
• Developing cost analysis
• Creating detailed write-ups that include change order history, cost breakdown, etc.
• Civil changes to: track, pavement, curb and gutter, utilities/drainage, bridges, soil corrections, stations, and more
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Engineer with 15 or more years of related experience
• Systems experience a plus but not required
• Close attention to detail
• Technical writing skills
• Ability to follow procedures
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
  
  

Salary Range: $110,000 - $155,000

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.