Traffic Engineer - Entry Level

ZipRecruiter; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Traffic Engineer and contribute to innovative transportation solutions. In this dynamic role, you'll engage in designing traffic signals, conducting safety studies, and collaborating on diverse projects that enhance community infrastructure. With a commitment to quality and a supportive environment, this opportunity allows you to work at the forefront of traffic engineering applications. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in your career, this position offers the perfect platform to showcase your skills and creativity.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule options

Competitive salary

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Group Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience in transportation engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design traffic signals and conduct traffic safety studies.
• Prepare technical reports and work on multimodal transportation plans.

Skills

Effective Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

B.S.C.E

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Engineering Group in our office in State College, Pennsylvania. Assignments may include work with our traffic engineering analysis or design teams. The traffic engineering analysis teams perform operational analyses, identify and develop creative technical solutions, and prepare technical reports and presentations. The traffic engineering design teams prepare contract documents for traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices.

Responsibilities:

Our Traffic Department works on projects within the mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD, DE, VA) as well as nationally. Our traffic work is challenging, interesting, and in many cases, on the leading edge of traffic engineering applications in the industry. Our traffic engineers design traffic signals, signing, markings, roadway/parking lot lighting, work zone traffic control, and ITS devices; conduct traffic safety/operations studies; and develop or apply Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, and VISUM models. Project assignments can range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects, as well as innovative multimodal transportation plans and parking studies.

Position may include working at client site(s).

Requirements:

• B.S.C.E
• Relevant job experience related to transportation engineering.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Required Submissions:

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to [e-mail])

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****

Req. #2275

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