Highway & Traffic Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design • Holmdel Township, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Colliers Engineering & Design as a Highway & Traffic Engineer in Hamilton or Holmdel, New Jersey, contributing to transportation projects of varying size and complexity. Projects range from local and county roads to state and interstate highways. Work includes conceptual planning, alignment studies, preparation of contract documents, and development and evaluation of alternatives that balance project costs with environmental, utility, and property impacts. The role is part of a design engineering team and involves working with senior engineers, planners, and other disciplines to produce thoughtful engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Strong background in the principles of traffic engineering and operations.
• Familiarity with the MUTCD and other transportation publications.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a team setting with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Previous internship experience and/or capstone project work related to highway or traffic engineering.
• Some experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation and other software packages.
• Previous experience with traffic analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and principles, with guidance from senior staff, to develop designs, reports, presentation materials, and other project deliverables.
• Research design options and apply applicable code provisions and standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and planners, often across multiple disciplines, to develop designs that meet or exceed client needs.
• Perform engineering calculations and prepare cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and colleagues.
• Meet project schedule, budget, and quality goals set by project managers.
• Develop fluency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation and create plans, CADD models, and related materials.
• Conduct field work in collaboration with project engineers and more senior staff.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Free in-house access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
• Safe and comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and opportunities to impact society through projects and company-sponsored activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level