Highway Specialist

Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. Career Center; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. is seeking an entry- to mid-level Civil Engineer in Montgomery County, PA. The position emphasizes traffic-oriented design, project collaboration with engineers and planners, and a dynamic, supportive work environment.

The role involves assisting with communications, cost estimates, feasibility studies, design plans, schedules, and on-site coordination; a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and CAD proficiency are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required or strongly preferred.
• EIT/FE not required but preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD or OpenRoads) essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in outside contact and communication for specific projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, feasibility studies, and develop recommendations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on intersection design, traffic signal design, roadway signing and pavement marking plans, and traffic operations analysis.
• Obtain and analyze PennDOT criteria and procedures.
• Assist in preparing or modifying reports, specifications, plans, schedules, permits, and designs.
• Review construction site progress and perform other duties per contract documents.
• Serve as on-site project representative.

Skills

CADD software

Project coordination

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Job description

Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently hiring dynamic Engineers at all levels.

Our ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects. Additionally, we offer a creative, flexible, supportive and fun environment!

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in outside contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• Capital improvement planning including providing cost estimates, feasibility studies, and developing recommendations and innovative solutions
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on tasks such as intersection design, traffic signal design, roadway signing and pavement marking plans, and traffic and signal operations analysis
• Obtaining, analyzing, PennDOT’s Highway Occupancy Permit Design Criteria/procedure
• Assisting in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, impact studies, permits, and designs for projects.
• Reviewing construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents
• Serving as on-site project representative.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• EIT, FE, (not required, but preferred)
• Knowledge of CADD Software (MicroStation or AutoCAD or OpenRoad)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public, and are dedicated to Moving Forward Together®