Civil Project Engineer I/II - Traffic Analysis & Planning

Timmons Group•Charlotte, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Civil Project Engineer I/II to join our Traffic Analysis and Planning Group in our Charlotte, NC office. In this role, you'll support transportation and traffic engineering projects for state DOTs, local governments, and private-sector clients, from traffic impact analyses and corridor studies to signal timing, work zone traffic control, and multimodal safety improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field;
1–3 years of experience in transportation or traffic engineering and planning;
Proficiency with Synchro, SIDRA, and HCS (essential);

Nice To Haves

Experience working with DOTs and/or local governments;
Knowledge of traffic analysis, planning studies, traffic safety, traffic forecasting, traffic signal design, ITS design, and/or signal timing preferred;
Bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal project experience preferred;
Basic CAD and/or GIS knowledge preferred;
EIT or PE licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform traffic operations analyses, traffic impact studies, corridor studies, access management evaluations, and intersection control evaluations, including innovative intersection and interchange alternatives (e.g., roundabouts, RCUTs, MUTs, DLTs);
Conduct traffic safety analyses, including crash data review, HSIP project support, and countermeasure development;
Develop traffic calming and speed management concepts;
Evaluate and design bicycle, pedestrian, and Complete Streets improvements, from feasibility through implementation;
Prepare traffic forecasts, capacity analyses, and traffic simulation models using industry-standard software (Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, HCS);
Support traffic signal design, signal timing, and ITS design efforts;
Assist with transportation management plans and work zone traffic control design;
Research and write clear, objective technical reports and memoranda that support project decision-making;
Assist in preparing project schedules, scopes, and cost estimates;
Conduct field observations, including traffic counts, queue and speed data collection, and site inspections;
Coordinate and communicate with client staff and internal design teams; and
Present findings and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and the general public.