Mid Level Traffic Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Traffic Engineer to support traffic studies and design using traffic engineering principles. Responsibilities include performing traffic impact studies and supporting project managers in design tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, 5-10 years of experience in civil engineering, and proficiency in Synchro and other relevant software. Work is mostly office-based with occasional fieldwork.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer License (preferred).
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing traffic impact studies, traffic analysis and other studies.
• Support project managers in Traffic Signal, ITS design, signing and pavement marking plan preparation.
• Perform design computation.
• Prepare MicroStation, Synchro models and project reports.

Skills

Proficient in Synchro, HCS, VISSIM and TransModeler

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary

Responsible for supporting traffic studies and design using knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Assist in performing traffic impact studies, traffic analysis and other studies.
• Support project managers in Traffic Signal, ITS design, signing and pavement marking plan preparation.
• Perform design computation
• Prepare MicroStation, Synchro models and project reports.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties such as field visit as assigned.

Required Skills

• Proficient in Synchro, HCS, VISSIM and TransModeler
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and oral communication skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• 5-10 years of experience in civil engineering or related field

Preferred Experience

• Professional Engineer License (preferred)
• Related experience
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.