Entry-Level Traffic Engineer (EIT)

Hanson Professional Services•Peoria, IL

4d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

If you're looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company's practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. A Day in the Life of an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer (EIT) at Hanson Here's a snapshot of what you would do in this role: Assist in traffic engineering and analysis tasks under the guidance of senior engineers Support the development of plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic signal, ITS, and safety improvement projects Contribute to intersection design, pedestrian and accessibility enhancements, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Traffic Control Plans (TCP), and signing/pavement marking plans Help perform technical traffic studies, including traffic forecasting, operational analysis, and crash evaluations Participate in internal meetings and assist with the preparation of materials for client presentations Support project coordination, including scheduling, documentation, and quality control Contribute ideas to innovative solutions such as alternative intersection designs Conduct site visits and assist with construction support activities Collaborate with team members to explore new service areas within the traffic discipline Other duties as assigned What We're Looking For We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role: Skills: Familiarity with traffic analysis tools such as Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, and/or Vissim Basic understanding of traffic signal design and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) Exposure to the Highway Safety Manual and Highway Capacity Manual Interest in travel demand modeling; experience with Visum, Cube, or TransCAD is a plus Familiarity with roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer, PowerInRoads, or Civil 3D Understanding of MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book, and PROWAG guidelines Strong written and verbal communication skills Willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field 0-2 years of experience in transportation or traffic engineering (internship or co-op experience preferred) Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification within 6 months of hire required Must have completed the following courses: Transportations Engineering, Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects, Fundamentals of Surveying, Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials and Testing, Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Logistics for Construction Industry, Fundamental Building Systems, and Engineering and Construction Contracts The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

Familiarity with traffic analysis tools such as Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, and/or Vissim
Basic understanding of traffic signal design and intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
Exposure to the Highway Safety Manual and Highway Capacity Manual
Familiarity with roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer, PowerInRoads, or Civil 3D
Understanding of MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book, and PROWAG guidelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
0-2 years of experience in transportation or traffic engineering (internship or co-op experience preferred)
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification within 6 months of hire required
Must have completed the following courses: Transportations Engineering, Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects, Fundamentals of Surveying, Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials and Testing, Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Logistics for Construction Industry, Fundamental Building Systems, and Engineering and Construction Contracts

Nice To Haves

Interest in travel demand modeling; experience with Visum, Cube, or TransCAD is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in traffic engineering and analysis tasks under the guidance of senior engineers
Support the development of plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic signal, ITS, and safety improvement projects
Contribute to intersection design, pedestrian and accessibility enhancements, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Traffic Control Plans (TCP), and signing/pavement marking plans
Help perform technical traffic studies, including traffic forecasting, operational analysis, and crash evaluations
Participate in internal meetings and assist with the preparation of materials for client presentations
Support project coordination, including scheduling, documentation, and quality control
Contribute ideas to innovative solutions such as alternative intersection designs
Conduct site visits and assist with construction support activities
Collaborate with team members to explore new service areas within the traffic discipline
Other duties as assigned