Junior Traffic Engineer

Parsons•Schaumburg, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons has a career opportunity for an Associate Engineer with an interest in traffic and transportation engineering to join our growing team. This role provides strong opportunities for professional development and career progression. You will work under the supervision of a licensed engineer on a range of transportation projects while building technical and analytical skills in a collaborative, team-focused environment. This role would be based out of our Schaumburg, IL office. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
0+ years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning
Has a passion for traffic engineering and a willingness to grow and learn
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well within a team environment and self-motivated to produce high quality work

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or relevant experience in traffic or transportation engineering
Familiarity with the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of a licensed engineer, assists in a variety of traffic engineering work including operational analyses and safety analysis
Support data collection tasks under the guidance of experienced planners and engineers
Assist in preparing planning reports, deliverables, and project documentation to meet Parsons standards
Take ownership of personal career development by seeking and providing feedback, seizing opportunities to develop new skills, and setting and pursuing personal goals
Provide engineering support on various projects and assigned tasks