Traffic Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position summary: Responsible for traffic engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. This position involves a solid mix of electrical, civil, and systems engineering principles.

Requirements

Proficient in discipline specific design software
An ability to communicate clearly and professionally in written and spoken form with a variety of clients across the Southeastern US without the assistance of AI
Current US state driver’s license and an ability to drive
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
5-10 years’ experience in specialized discipline
Active professional engineers (PE) license (for civil engineering candidates). Active EIT certification is acceptable for non-civil candidates, provided the ability to obtain both a NC and SC PE license within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

IMSA Signal Technician Level II
A love of challenge and adventure
Traffic or traffic signal experience
IT, telecom, or AI experience
Ability to code and script using current languages and a strong foundation in logic-based systems
Networking competency, including TCP/IP topology, routing/switching, & related troubleshooting
Secondary written and spoken language fluency is a plus

Responsibilities

Traffic signal and roadway lighting design, including CAD and field work
ITS, signal interconnection, and emerging traffic technology design
Signal timing at a corridor level, including field-based fine tuning and implementation
Support of traffic safety projects and other Smart Mobility projects
Signal cabinet wiring and signal controller programming
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks
Perform design computations
Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
Develop or review the construction cost estimate
Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes
Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design
Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan
Technical oversight and guidance/support of Traffic Design Engineers within department
sUAS (drone) piloting
Research and studies