Transportation Engineer

T3 Design Corporation; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

T3 Design Corporation is seeking a highly qualified Engineer to apply problem-solving skills to transportation projects under the supervision of a Project Manager.

You will plan field surveys, collect data on road geometry and traffic, perform calculations, and use Microstation, AutoCAD and ArcGIS to model options and document findings in study reports. Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering and EIT within 6 months are preferred; 0–4 years of experience is typical for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• 0–4 years of civil/transportation engineering experience.
• EIT certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead field surveys photographing, recording data and making diagrams of infrastructure and roadways.
• Collect data on road geometry, land development, and traffic.
• Perform calculations using engineering skills for development of design and studies.
• Use specialized computer software to analyze and model data and create alternatives.
• Research design options and document findings.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining project files.
• Follow agency and T3 design standards.
• Assist in writing reports for engineering studies, by using T3 standards.
• Create figures and tables for inclusion in study reports.
• Use engineering drawing software for plan development and design.
• Use engineering analysis software to perform analysis tasks.
• Support the preparation of design computations and quantity estimates.
• Occasional field work and exposure to weather.
• Perform other related work, as assigned or apparent.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering or related field

EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

SIDRA

Job description

T3 Design Corporation is seeking a highly qualified Engineer to use their problem‑solving skills to determine and design solutions to real‑world transportation issues. Under the direction and supervision of a Project Manager, provide technical support in the planning, development and design of transportation projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan and lead or perform routine field surveys photographing, recording data and making diagrams of infrastructure and roadways
• Collect data on road geometry, land development, and traffic
• Perform calculations using engineering skills for development of design and studies
• Use specialized computer software to analyze and model data and create alternatives
• Research design options and document findings
• Assist with organizing and maintaining project files
• Follow agency and T3 design standards
• Assist in writing reports for engineering studies, by using T3 standards
• Create figures and tables for inclusion in study reports
• Use engineering drawing software for plan development and design
• Use engineering analysis software to perform analysis tasks
• Support the preparation of design computations and quantity estimates
• Occasional field work and exposure to weather
• Perform other related work, as assigned or apparent

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise data collection efforts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong program solving skills and critical thinking
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills
• Basic (at a minimum) knowledge of software such as Microstation, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS, as well as Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, and SIDRA.
• Physically able to walk up to 2 miles.

Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering bachelor’s or related field
• 0-4 years of experience in civil/transportation engineering
• EIT required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.

T3 Design Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.