Traffic Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Traffic Project Engineer I to design traffic signals and roadway lighting, perform CAD work, and support ITS projects. The role includes field tasks, coordination with multiple disciplines, and client interactions.

The position emphasizes traffic engineering expertise, a path toward PE licensure, and adherence to project and safety standards. This full-time role offers growth within a leading, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or civil engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5–10 years' experience in a specialized discipline.
• Active PE license (civil candidates) or active EIT with ability to obtain NC and SC PE within 6 months of hire.
• Current US driver's license and ability to drive.
• Must pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Responsibilities

• Traffic signal and roadway lighting design, including CAD and field work.
• ITS, signal interconnection, and emerging traffic technology design.
• Signal timing at a corridor level, including field-based fine tuning and implementation.
• Prepare and review contract plans, specifications and estimates.
• Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design.
• Quality review of project design per the Project Management Plan.
• Technical oversight and guidance of Traffic Design Engineers within department.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

PE licensure path within 6 months

Design software proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Traffic Project Engineer I

Charlotte, NC

Full-Time / Regular

Traffic Engineering

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 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. This position involves a solid mix of electrical, civil, and systems engineering principles.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Traffic signal and roadway lighting design, including CAD and field work
• ITS, signal interconnection, and emerging traffic technology design
• Signal timing at a corridor level, including field-based fine tuning and implementation
• Support of traffic safety projects and other Smart Mobility projects
• Signal cabinet wiring and signal controller programming
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks
• Perform design computations
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Develop or review the construction cost estimate
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design
• Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan
• Technical oversight and guidance/support of Traffic Design Engineers within department

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• sUAS (drone) piloting
• Research and studies

Required Skills

• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in written and spoken form with a variety of clients across the southeastern US without assistance of AI
• Current US state driver's license and ability to drive
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 5-10 years' experience in specialized discipline
• Active professional engineers (PE) license (for civil engineering candidates)
• Active EIT certification acceptable for non-civil candidates, provided ability to obtain both NC and SC PE license within 6 months of hire

Preferred Experience

• IMSA Signal Technician Level II
• A love of challenge and adventure
• Traffic or traffic signal experience
• IT, telecom, or AI experience
• Ability to code and script using current languages and strong foundation in logic-based systems
• Networking competency, including TCP/IP topology, routing/switching, and related troubleshooting
• Secondary written and spoken language fluency is a plus

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 75% of the time but may involve up to 25% field work. Work is generally sedentary in nature but will require regular standing, walking, lifting, and opening field equipment. Some work will also be performed within a technical lab, working with live electrical components and circuitry. 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 and/or roadside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work is required on occasion before and after normal working hours and in low-light conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 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.