Whether you’ve been with Kittelson for three months or 30 years, you have the freedom to work on projects that excite you.
Engineers and planners begin as transportation analysts, where they are exposed to a bounty of transportation projects. These early experiences help analysts discover and better understand their interests. Our robust onboarding program guides new team members to find meaningful project work, navigate our autonomous way of operating, make connections, and learn about the firm.
“You have a community here. You can tell people what you are interested in pursuing, and they will help you find that kind of work.”– Leonie Barkakati
We hire transportation analysts on an ongoing basis in most of our offices. This means if you’re interested, you don’t have to wait for a position to be posted! We review all applications carefully and look forward to hearing what makes you excited about this work.
Finding Alignment with an Organization
It’s important that you identify the environment in which you’ll thrive. As you evaluate potential employers and consider what it looks like to build a strong career foundation, here are some steps we recommend.
Learn what drives you.
What is a challenge in the world you're motivated to solve? What values are you looking for in a company? What kind of office or work environment energizes you? Whether you're about to enter the professional world or you're already part of it, make sure the job you accept is one that leads to a rewarding and meaningful career.
Do your homework.
Read employee reviews and study an organization's website and social media. Then, take the next step to contact companies and ask for informational interviews. This process will offer insights into how each company lives out the words on its website, how it selects and develops leaders, and how it handles challenges.
Look beyond the position.
There are many types of organizations you can work for in the transportation profession. Do you want to work for a government organization that is responsible for developing and maintaining transportation systems in a specific community? Do you want to serve as a consultant supporting a variety of agencies undertaking transportation projects? Do you want to conduct the research that will be guiding tomorrow's professionals?
Assess your offers.
If you're comparing multiple offers, look beyond the annual salary and understand the total compensation behind each offer-and be sure that what is offered matches your needs, values, and goals. As you get to know a company's values, look for how those values play into compensation decisions.
Embrace a Breadth of Opportunities
In your early years with Kittelson, you are encouraged to explore a wide range of projects and geographies and diversify the types of work you’re exposed to. This is key to building a strong career foundation while honing in on your interests.