Entry-level Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner

Wells + Associates; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Wells + Associates is looking for an Entry-level Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner in Tysons, Virginia. This position focuses on transportation planning, traffic data analysis, and collaboration with a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. degree in relevant fields and 0 to 4 years of experience.

The role offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including medical and dental insurance, 401k, and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 0 to 4 years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.
• Drivers' license and personal transportation.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Collection, analysis, and reporting traffic data.
• Intersection capacity analyses.
• Review of roadway geometrics and signal timing.
• Bicycle and pedestrian evaluation.
• Preparation of technical reports.
• Travel to and from job sites and meetings.

Skills

Traffic analysis software knowledge

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or Transportation Planning

Tools

HCS

Synchro

VISSIM

Job description

Entry-level Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner

• Full-time

W+A provides full-service transportation planning and traffic engineering services. At W+A, we meet the needs of a mobile society. Whether improving pedestrian and bicycle circulation on college campuses, preparing traffic control plans to accommodate traffic during construction, or developing demand management strategies to reduce vehicular traffic, W+A develops solutions that consider the needs of all user groups.

As an employee-owned company, W+A’s multi-disciplined team is highly-motivated and passionate about their careers. We are seeking to expand our team with creative problem solvers who share our commitment to transforming communities, alleviating the stress of transportation, and improving people's lives.

This could be the ideal job for you if:

• You are enthusiastic and passionate about not only furthering your career but also contributing to the overall success of the company.
• You are detail-oriented and take great pride in your work.
• You are ambitious and strive to not only meet expectations but also look for ways to exceed expectations.
• You believe that the best ideas and solutions result from collaboration with your teammates.

Responsibilities include:

• Collection, analysis, and reporting traffic data;
• Intersection capacity analyses;
• Review of roadway geometrics and signal timing;
• Bicycle and pedestrian evaluation;
• Preparation of technical reports;
• Travel to and from job sites, other office, and meetings, as required.

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or Transportation Planning
• 0 to 4 years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning
• Knowledge of traffic analysis software (HCS, Synchro, VISSIM preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Drivers' license and personal transportation
• Authorization to work in the US

W+A is an employee-owned company, offering competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, and paid holidays. W+A offers tremendous potential for career advancement for hard-working, dedicated employees.

W+A actively embraces diversity in the work force, hiring regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities, race, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.