Traffic Project Engineer

JMT; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Traffic Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Tampa. This role involves utilizing your expertise in traffic engineering design, applying general engineering principles to coordinate assignments with limited supervision. You will analyze project requirements, design traffic systems, and prepare contract plans while collaborating with clients and other disciplines. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of traffic projects, ensuring compliance with client specifications. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in traffic design.
• Professional Engineer License required.
• Experience working in Florida preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and develop accurate reports.
• Design signalization, signing, and lighting projects.
• Prepare contract plans and specifications for traffic disciplines.

Skills

Proficient in ORD

Proficient in Civil 3D

Proficient in lighting analysis software

Strong written and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

ABET accredited engineering program

Tools

ORD

Civil 3D

lighting analysis software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Traffic Project Engineer

Traffic Engineering

Tampa, FL • ID: 23157 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Responsible for traffic engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Analyze project requirements and information from alternative studies to develop an accurate report for submittal.
2. Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks.
3. Perform design computations.
4. Design signalization, signing and markings, lighting, and ITS projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
5. Develop or review the construction cost estimate based on client specifications.
6. Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates for traffic disciplines.
7. Attend meetings with clients and assist in taking meeting minutes.
8. Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design.
9. Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan.
10. Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within the department.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

1. Proficient in ORD, Civil 3D, and lighting analysis software.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
3. Strong written and communication skills.

Required Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program.
2. 5-10 years’ experience in traffic design.
3. Professional Engineer License.
4. Experience working in Florida.

Preferred Experience:

1. Roadway Safety Professional.
2. Experience working with local clients at the county and state level within the Tampa Bay Area.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.