Traffic Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Winston-Salem is seeking a Traffic Project Engineer I to handle traffic engineering design and coordinate projects with a mix of civil and electrical engineering principles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, sufficient experience in specialized disciplines, and the ability to work both in the office and field conditions. This full-time role emphasizes clear communication and teamwork as well as technical oversight.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in a specialized discipline.
• Active professional engineers (PE) license for civil candidates.
• Must complete JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for traffic engineering design using general engineering principles.
• Design traffic signal and roadway lighting.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, and drawings to plan projects.

Skills

Discipline-specific design software

Clear communication with clients

Current U.S. state driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or civil engineering

Job description

Traffic Project Engineer I

Winston‑Salem, NC • Full‑Time / Regular

Job ID: 25661

About Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with over 2,800 professionals, offering multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients across the United States. The firm is 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.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance/support of Traffic Design Engineers within the 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 Southeast United States without the assistance of AI.
• Current U.S. 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 a 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 North Carolina and South Carolina PE license within six 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 a 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. The job is generally sedentary in nature but will require regular standing, walking, lifting, and opening field equipment. Some work will also be performed in a technical lab 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.