Traffic Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sain Associates as an entry-level Traffic Engineer in Auburn/Opelika to impact community transportation positively. You will collaborate with Project Managers, conduct traffic impact studies, and ensure roadway safety. Ideal for a candidate with a civil engineering degree, this role supports your professional growth while focusing on developing safer, efficient transport systems.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

401K contributions

Life Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Education Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• 0-5 years of experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Manager to design traffic signals.
• Conduct traffic impact studies.
• Attend public meetings to educate the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Understanding of traffic operations

Knowledge of Access Management Manual

CADD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

EI Certification (or pursuing)

Tools

MicroStation

Synchro

Job description

Job Description

Auburn/Opelika, AL | Full-time | Transportation | 1 Position Available

Safer roads, shorter commute times, informed drivers—at Sain Associates, we believe transportation planning and design can positively impact the communities we serve. If you want to make a lasting change in your community, join our Traffic team as an entry-level Traffic Engineer in our Auburn/Opelika office.

On a typical day, you might collaborate with your Project Manager to design a new traffic signal, conduct a traffic impact study, or attend a public meeting to educate the community on a project. This position is ideal for someone passionate about roadway safety and ensuring equitable transportation access for all road users. Responsibilities include data analysis, writing technical reports, collecting field observations, and traveling to job sites.

For examples of our work, check out our project profiles: Outer Loop Feasibility Study, APPLE Studies, Bike/Pedestrian Plan, and Transportation Planning.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• EI Certification (or pursuing)
• 0-5 years of experience
• Understanding of traffic operations and conceptual geometric design
• Knowledge of the Access Management Manual, MUTCD, Highway Safety Manual, and Trip Manual
• CADD experience, preferably MicroStation
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Valid Driver's License

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Synchro or capacity analysis software like HCS

Your Work at Sain

Grow your career the way you want. We support your career goals with regular check-ins, in-house lunch and learns, webinars, and company-paid professional conference attendance.

Enjoy more work-life balance. Our engineers typically work 40-45 hours per week. We offer telework options on Fridays. Sain's culture is dedicated to supporting employees in all aspects of their lives.

Have a voice in our company's future. Leadership involves employees in our annual strategic planning. We gather feedback through staff surveys and focus groups.

Partner with an award-winning team focused on excellence. Our diverse practice areas shape communities to be more livable and vibrant. Projects include the I-59/20 Central Business District Bridge Replacement, I-65 Corridor improvements in North Shelby County, Cahaba Road Enhancements, Opelika Bicycle and Pedestrian Project, and updates to ALDOT's Access Management Manual.

Learn more about us on our blog!

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K contributions
• Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Adoption Assistance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.