Traffic Design Engineer — Smart Mobility & Field Signals

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer in North Charleston, SC. The role focuses on engineering and smart mobility design, requiring collaboration across electrical, civil, and systems engineering disciplines while performing field work and CAD-driven signal design.

The ideal candidate will hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 0–5 years of related experience, and possess or be pursuing an EIT/EI certification.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• EIT/EI certification preferred for civil degree hires or commitment to obtain within 6 months.
• 0–5 years of engineering experience in mechanical, electrical, industrial, civil or systems fields.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to travel for field work, including occasional overnight trips.

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 according to client specs using design software and drawing tools.
• Assist with project quantities for construction cost estimates.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Engineer-in-training (EIT/EI) certification

Tools

CAD

Design software

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer in North Charleston, SC. The role focuses on engineering and smart mobility design, requiring collaboration across electrical, civil, and systems engineering disciplines while performing field work and CAD-driven signal design.

The ideal candidate will hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 0–5 years of related experience, and possess or be pursuing an EIT/EI certification.