Traffic Engineer - Entry Level
About The Position
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to join their Traffic Engineering Group in Blacksburg, VA. This role involves working with traffic engineering analysis or design teams on projects such as operational analyses, developing technical solutions, preparing reports and presentations, and creating contract documents for traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices. The department handles challenging and innovative projects in the mid-Atlantic region and nationally, ranging from small intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects, as well as multimodal transportation plans and parking studies. The position may also involve working at client sites.
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
