Traffic Engineer - Entry Level

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to improving infrastructure and buildings. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in traffic engineering, from small-scale improvements to complex interchanges. You'll be involved in traffic operations modeling, design of traffic control devices, and preparing technical reports. With a commitment to quality and employee success, this company provides a supportive environment where your skills will be valued. If you're passionate about making a difference in transportation and enjoy working in a collaborative team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of traffic engineering experience required.
• Exceptional communication and technical writing skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic studies and designs for transportation projects.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Technical Writing

Verbal Communication

Traffic Engineering

Team Collaboration

Client Responsiveness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Tools

VISSIM

VISUM

HCS

Synchro/SimTraffic

SIDRA

MicroStation

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!

This position will involve performing traffic studies, analysis and/or traffic designs for transportation projects. Assignments will include identifying and developing creative technical solutions and preparing traffic designs, technical reports and presentations. Candidates must have excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills and have the ability to be highly responsive to clients.

Responsibilities

Project assignments can range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchanges and corridors. Specific assignments would include traffic operations modeling, simulations, capacity analysis, safety studies, transportation planning studies, travel demand modeling and forecasting, and design of traffic control devices including signals, signing, pavement markings, ITS devices and lighting.

Our clientele includes a wide range of state and local agencies, including DELDOT and numerous Delaware localities.

Minimum Requirements

• BSCE with 0-5 years of traffic engineering experience
• Experience or knowledge of VISSIM, VISUM, HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA
• Experience in the design of traffic control devices including signals, signing, pavement markings, ITS devices and lighting preferred
• Experience working with MicroStation
• Exceptional communication, technical writing, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability 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)