Traffic Operations Engineer in Training for Impact

AKS Engineering & Forestry; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Team lunches

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry in Portland, OR is seeking a Traffic Operations Engineer-In-Training (EIT) to collaborate with principals and project managers on traffic operations projects across the Pacific Northwest.

You will support studies, review plans, collect data, and use Synchro for simulations, while pursuing PE licensure; the role emphasizes collaboration, timely high-quality work, and growth within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 2 years of relevant traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• EIT certification and working toward obtaining PE licensure.
• Experience using Synchro, Vissim, AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in traffic operations projects ranging from traffic impact studies to traffic modelling/simulation and traffic control plans
• Support projects by reviewing development plans to evaluate their impact on traffic and identifying necessary mitigations
• Conduct field reviews and data collection (traffic studies, vehicle detections technology, and software) to support design and analysis
• Use simulation software such as Synchro to simulate traffic scenarios and evaluate potential improvements
• Stay current with local, state, and federal design standards and guidelines

Skills

Traffic operations

Civil engineering

Data collection

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Tools

Synchro

Vissim

AutoCAD

Job description

AKS Engineering & Forestry in Portland, OR is seeking a Traffic Operations Engineer-In-Training (EIT) to collaborate with principals and project managers on traffic operations projects across the Pacific Northwest.

You will support studies, review plans, collect data, and use Synchro for simulations, while pursuing PE licensure; the role emphasizes collaboration, timely high-quality work, and growth within a multidisciplinary team.