Traffic Control Designer/Drafter for Utilities

Exp Global Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Traffic Control Designer/Drafter for the Infrastructure and Transportation team in the DC area. You will design and draft traffic control plans for utility construction projects across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, preparing site sketches, permit plans, and DOT applications in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or technical certification, 2–5+ years of TCP/MOT experience, strong AutoCAD skills, knowledge of MUTCD, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in drafting, engineering tech, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience preparing TCP/MOT plans for utility or infrastructure projects.
• 3–5+ years of traffic control plan development experience preferred.
• Experience supporting utility construction activities within public rights-of-way.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of TCP drafting standards, layouts, and symbology.
• Ability to interpret utility design drawings, permit requirements, work orders, and construction scopes.
• Working knowledge of MUTCD and traffic control design principles.
• Ability to create and modify permit-ready traffic control drawings.
• Experience using aerial imagery, GIS mapping resources, and jurisdictional mapping tools for base maps.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet permitting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience preparing TCPs for projects within Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Familiarity with DDOT, VDOT, MDOT SHA, and local county permitting requirements.
• Utility industry experience across electric, gas, water, sewer, telecom, or fiber-optic construction.
• ATSSA TCT/TCS/TCDS certification preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat proficiency.
• Electronic permitting and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares site sketches, traffic control plans, permit planning and DOT applications for utility construction projects at a fast pace.
• Utilize basic knowledge of utility piping systems and networks.
• Collaborate with senior traffic engineers and other disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
• Generate drawings from scratch with minimal direction and revise from mark-ups under supervision.
• Prepare project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Contribute to construction document package preparation and decision-making.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organization

Multi-project management

Drawing interpretation

Education

Associate degree in drafting/engineering tech

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS mapping tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Electronic permitting systems

Job description

EXP is seeking a Traffic Control Designer/Drafter for the Infrastructure and Transportation team in the DC area. You will design and draft traffic control plans for utility construction projects across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, preparing site sketches, permit plans, and DOT applications in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or technical certification, 2–5+ years of TCP/MOT experience, strong AutoCAD skills, knowledge of MUTCD, and the ability to