Transportation Co-Op -Design

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation Co-Op to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Pursing or graduate of BS in Civil Engineering, with an interest/background in transportation planning/engineering.
Focus on civil engineering or related discipline is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite is required.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS or other traffic analysis software, AutoCAD, and courses in traffic engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes.
Interact with multiple departments and peers within the organization and participate in co-op program learning and development opportunities.
Conduct general research on various topics, including demographics, transportation issues, and best practices.
Request, compile, and organize data from a variety of sources.
Analyze and map data in an engaging and user-friendly manner using ArcGIS, including analytical tools.
Create maps and graphics for transportation planning or engineering documents, including displays and materials for public meetings.
Draft text for planning documents.
Assist with field work, including photographs, sketches, counts, and measurements.
Be familiar with urban and graphic design, including experience using Adobe Creative Suite programs and/or SketchUp.
Assist with traffic engineering analysis tasks and other transportation engineering functions.
Perform general project administration tasks.
Deliveries and other office related errands as needed.
Administrative support or other general tasks to support the office.
Other duties as assigned.
Use AutoCAD 3D Civil and other computer assisted engineering and design software/equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
Develop plan deliverables for a variety of transportation projects, including highway improvements, land development, stormwater facilities, bike/pedestrian accommodations (i.e., bike lanes, sidewalk, curb ramps, multi-use trails), bus stops and other multimodal projects.
Perform design and quantity calculations.
Assist in drainage analysis, including preparation of drainage area plans.
Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits and designs for projects.
Draft transmittals, memos and response letters.
Coordinate with other technical staff as necessary.
Conduct general research on various topics, including design standards, safety issues, and best practices.
Request, compile, and organize data from a variety of sources.
Create maps and graphics for transportation planning or engineering documents, including displays and materials for public meetings.
Assist with field work, including photographs, sketches, counts, and measurements.
Perform general project administration tasks.
Deliveries and other office related errands as needed.
Administrative support or other general tasks to support the office.
Other assigned duties.