Transportation Engineer - Traffic/Technology
About The Position
At Olsson, our Traffic/Technology team specializes in delivering comprehensive traffic solutions, catering to our clients’ diverse project needs. Our team handles traffic operation studies, pedestrian circulation studies, and intersection improvement/design projects. We specialize in traffic signal design and have notable expertise in signal timing. Additionally, we work on pavement marking design, street lighting analysis and design, DMS boards, bike ped-trail alignments, and evaluating and designing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Our team is also proficient in more complex projects, including conducting citywide safety studies and improving signal systems. As an Assistant Engineer for the Traffic/Technology team, you will use CAD software to create design plans, perform traffic studies, and assist in other traffic analysis-related work. Your responsibilities will include designing traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement markings, signing, facilities for vehicular and multimodal users, and temporary traffic control. You will conduct traffic studies for both public and private clients, ranging in complexity, and typically evaluate the safety and operational performance of transportation systems. Additionally, you will analyze traffic patterns and data to optimize roadway designs, manage congestion, and enhance road safety. We provide comprehensive support to help our employees seamlessly transition into their roles, offering mentorship and training to ensure a successful and fulfilling start to their careers.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 0-4 years of engineering experience
- Must obtain or have an Engineer Intern (EI) certificate
- Experience with AutoCAD (or similar software)
Nice To Haves
- Synchro experience
- OSP Fiber experience
- Skilled in using Excel for data analysis and complex formula creation
Responsibilities
- Use CAD software to create design plans
- Perform traffic studies
- Assist in other traffic analysis-related work
- Design traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement markings, signing, facilities for vehicular and multimodal users, and temporary traffic control
- Conduct traffic studies for both public and private clients, ranging in complexity
- Evaluate the safety and operational performance of transportation systems
- Analyze traffic patterns and data to optimize roadway designs, manage congestion, and enhance road safety
Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) match
- Tailored development paths
- Possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Work that has a positive impact on communities
- Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
- Health care
- Vision
- Dental
- Paid time off
- Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
