Traffic/Transportation Engineer

Surge Staffing; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Licensing support

Continuing education opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Career growth

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking a Traffic/Transportation Engineer for an on-site role in Gahanna, Ohio. The candidate will work on traffic studies, signal design, MOT plans, and traffic management strategies within a civil engineering and surveying team.

Ideal candidates have a civil engineering background, strong analytical skills, and an interest in pursuing licensure. Collaboration with municipalities and clients is essential, with opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Background in civil engineering and transportation planning.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Traffic Impact Studies per local and state standards.
• Design 2D/3D traffic plans with engineering software.
• Develop traffic signal, signage, and pavement marking plans.
• Create MOT and traffic control phasing plans.
• Analyze transportation systems and traffic conditions.
• Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders.
• Support project schedules, documentation, and deliverables.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

A growing civil engineering and surveying firm in the Columbus, Ohio area is seeking a Traffic/Transportation Engineer to join its team. This position will support a variety of transportation and traffic engineering projects, including traffic impact studies, traffic signal design, signage and pavement marking plans, traffic control, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans.

The ideal candidate will have a background in civil engineering and transportation planning, strong analytical skills, and an interest in developing their technical expertise while working toward professional licensure.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Traffic Access and Traffic Impact Studies in accordance with local and state standards.
• Design and draft 2D and 3D traffic plans using appropriate engineering software.
• Develop traffic signal, signage, and pavement marking plans.
• Develop Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and traffic control phasing plans.
• Optimize signals and develop signal timing plans.
• Analyze transportation systems and traffic conditions.
• Assist in developing and implementing traffic management strategies.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
• Support project schedules, documentation, and deliverables.
• Apply applicable federal, state, and local transportation standards and regulations.
• Participate in field reviews, data collection, and project-related site visits as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Understanding of traffic engineering and transportation planning principles.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT with the ability and desire to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience using GIS and mapping technologies.
• Experience with traffic analysis and modeling software such as:
• HCS
• SIDRA
• VISSIM
• Related transportation analysis software
• Experience preparing traffic impact or access studies.
• Experience with traffic signal design, signing and pavement markings, or MOT plans.
• Knowledge of local and state transportation design standards.
• Prior consulting engineering experience is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Professional development and technical training
• Support for professional licensing and certifications
• Continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for long-term career growth
• Exposure to a diverse range of transportation and civil engineering projects

This is an on-site position in Gahanna, Ohio, with opportunities to work alongside experienced civil and transportation engineering professionals. The role may include occasional field work, site visits, and coordination with clients and project stakeholders.