Traffic Project Engineer I

SilkRoad; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a traffic engineer to design traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS interconnections. Role includes corridor-level signal timing, field tuning, and collaboration with multiple disciplines on Smart Mobility projects.

The candidate will review surveys and plans, develop construction estimates, and prepare contract documents. Requires ABET accredited degree and 5–10 years’ experience; PE licensed or EIT with licensure path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or civil engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5–10 years of experience in a specialized discipline.
• Active PE license (for civil candidates) or EIT with plan to obtain NC/SC PE license within 6 months.
• Must pass JMT 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 with field-based tuning.
• Support of traffic safety and Smart Mobility projects.
• Signal cabinet wiring and signal controller programming.
• Analyze survey data, maps and drawings to plan projects.
• Prepare contract plans, specs and construction estimates.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and conduct quality reviews.

Skills

Design software proficiency

Clear written and spoken communication

Valid US driver's license

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

PE license (civil candidates)

EIT certification acceptable

Job description

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
• 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

• Research and studies

Required Skills

• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• An ability to communicate clearly and professionally in written and spoken form with a variety of clients across the Southeast US without the assistance of AI
• Current US state driver's license and an 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 is acceptable for non-civil candidates, provided the ability to obtain both a NC and SC PE license within 6 months of hire

Preferred Experience

• 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 a strong foundation in logic-based systems
• Networking competency, including TCP/IP topology, routing/switching, & 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.