Traffic Engineer (Entry-Level)
About The Position
We are looking for an entry-level civil engineer to join our Traffic Engineering team in our Auburn/Opelika office. In this role, you will support the project manager in finding solutions to improve the Transportation systems for all users, including vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles. Our team works on a variety of traffic engineering projects, including traffic signal design and retiming, traffic impact assessments, as well as Transportation planning and safety projects like Safe Streets For All (SS4A). These projects aim to enhance safety, improve mobility, and reduce congestion. On a typical day, you might be conducting a road safety assessment, participating in public engagement activities, and performing traffic observations. You will also be designing a new traffic signal, conducting a traffic impact study, or writing a safety action plan for a city that outlines Transportation solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Passion for Traffic Engineering and roadway safety
- Familiarity with traffic operations and conceptual geometric design
- Knowledge of the Access Management Manual, MUTCD, the Highway Safety Manual, and the Trip Generation Manual
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
- Valid Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- Engineer Intern (E.I.) certification preferred
- Experience with traffic impact studies
- Involvement in a professional organization
- Prefer software experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, ArcGIS, and/or Synchro
Responsibilities
- Support the project manager in finding solutions to improve the Transportation systems for all users, including vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles.
- Conducting a road safety assessment
- Participating in public engagement activities
- Performing traffic observations
- Designing a new traffic signal
- Conducting a traffic impact study
- Writing a safety action plan for a city that outlines Transportation solutions
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 8 Paid Holidays, including 1 floating holiday
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K contributions
- Life Insurance
- Long term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Education Assistance
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
