Traffic Engineer

SUMMIT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMMIT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. is seeking a Civil Engineer with at least five years of transportation design experience to lead traffic signal and ITS projects in North Carolina.

The role requires knowledge of NCDOT standards, MUTCD protocols, and strong client communication. The candidate should hold a PE license in NC or be able to obtain it within six months and will contribute to NCDOT and municipal projects, performing fieldwork and design coordination with agencies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of five years of transportation design experience.
• Professional Engineer license in NC or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of NCDOT standards and MUTCD protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the development of traffic signal designs, ITS, and broadband fiber designs.
• Work on NCDOT roadway/highway projects, municipal streets, and pedestrian facilities.
• Perform field investigations, construction inspections, and traffic signal equipment inventories.
• Collaborate with clients and public agencies; participate in public meetings and presentations.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Client development

Coordination

PE license NC

Public speaking

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Geopak

Corridor Modeling

Job description

Responsibilities:Lead and assist in the development of traffic signal designs, ITS, and broadband fiber designsWork on NCDOT roadway/highway projects, as well as municipal streets and pedestrian facilitiesThorough knowledge of NCDOT traffic signal design standards and MUTCD protocolsPerform field investigations, construction inspections, and traffic signal equipment inventoriesCollaborate with clients and public agencies; occasionally participate in public meetings and presentatioRequired Skills and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET)Minimum of five (5) years of progressive design experience in transportation designFamiliarity with Microstation, Open Roads, Geopack, and Corridor ModelingProfessional Engineer (PE) license required in NC or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire; registration in other states is favorableNCDOT & VDOT design experience preferredStrong knowledge of traffic engineering disciplines such as TIA/capacity analysis, signal system timing plans, pavement marking, and signingExcellent communication skills, proactive attitude, and ability to manage multiple tasksExperience in client development and project managementExperience in general project development workflowStrong engineering analysis and judgmentAbility to adhere to project budgets and schedulesValid driver's license and ability to drive