New Graduate Project Engineer I - Traffic Analysis & Planning

Timmons Group•Richmond, VA

73d•Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Civil Project Engineer I for their Richmond, VA office's Traffic Analysis & Planning Group. This role is an entry-level position for individuals looking to start their civil engineering career with a company that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The successful candidate will contribute to various traffic engineering projects, including design, analysis, and reporting, while working closely with senior engineering staff and clients.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master's degree in civil engineering or a closely related degree with coursework in transportation/traffic preferred.
EIT preferred.
Knowledge of Traffic Analyses, Planning Studies, Traffic Safety, Traffic Forecasting, Traffic Signal Design, ITS Design, and/or Traffic Signal Timing is preferred.

Nice To Haves

High energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace.
Commitment to the company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Responsibilities

Complete design details and plan sets for a variety of project types, including signal design, pedestrian safety, pavement marking and signing plans, multimodal plans, traffic calming design, and lighting design.
Contribute to quantities and cost estimates.
Complete field observation, inspection, and data collection duties as directed by senior engineering staff.
Complete calculations using engineering formulas and skills and/or utilizes computers to solve problems.
Research and prepare material specifications, installation guidelines, and inspection protocols.
Support senior engineering staff through the construction phase with field and office support.
Collaborate with client staff and internal design team as directed by senior engineering staff.
Conduct bicycle/pedestrian/multi-modal feasibility, analysis, design, and implementation.
Perform operational analysis, corridor studies, traffic studies, innovative intersection implementation, traffic calming, and safety analysis.
Prepare technical reports to support engineering efforts and drive project success.