Traffic Engineer - Entry Level

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP • Richmond, VA

6d • $70,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to join their Traffic Engineering Group in Richmond, VA. This role involves working with traffic engineering analysis or design teams, performing operational analyses, developing technical solutions, preparing reports and presentations, and preparing contract documents for traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices. WRA has been in business for over 110 years and is known for its quality work and employees, focusing on designing infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Relevant internship/job experience related to transportation engineering.
• 0-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational analyses.
• Identify and develop creative technical solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Prepare contract documents for traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices.
• Design traffic signals, signing, markings, roadway/parking lot lighting, work zone traffic control, and ITS devices.
• Conduct traffic safety/operations studies.
• Develop or apply Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, and VISUM models.
• Work on projects ranging from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects, as well as innovative multimodal transportation plans and parking studies.
• Potentially work at client site(s).

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

What This Job Offers

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