Field Traffic Design Engineer - Smart Mobility

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking an early‑career engineer to support traffic signal design, corridor retiming, and field work across the southeastern US. The role requires a bachelor’s in an ABET‑accredited program and may require EIT certification within six months for non-civil degrees.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform CAD tasks, assist with cost estimates, and help prepare engineering documents for construction. Some travel and field work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, civil or systems engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification for civil engineering degree; commitment to obtain within 6 months for other degrees.
• 0–5 years of experience in engineering fields.
• Ability to write professionally and communicate with clients across the southeastern US.
• Willingness to travel for field work, including overnight trips.
• Curiosity about traffic signals, connected devices, field equipment, and networks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic signal design, including CAD and field work
• Assist with traffic signal corridor retiming, including field work, implementation, and fine-tuning
• Assist with design computations and plan preparations
• Assist with other traffic and safety studies, including field work
• Assist in designing projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Assist with developing the project quantities for construction cost estimate
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

ABET accredited engineering program

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking an early‑career engineer to support traffic signal design, corridor retiming, and field work across the southeastern US. The role requires a bachelor’s in an ABET‑accredited program and may require EIT certification within six months for non-civil degrees.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform CAD tasks, assist with cost estimates, and help prepare engineering documents for construction. Some travel and field work are expected.