Transportation Engineer (0-4 years' experience) - Traffic/Technology (Phoenix, AZ) - Olsson

Mountainite; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and design firm in Phoenix is seeking an Assistant Engineer for their Traffic/Technology team. This role involves designing traffic solutions and conducting studies to enhance community safety and efficiency. The firm values collaboration and offers mentorship, competitive benefits, and an employee ownership program.

Benefits

Health Care

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Match

Wellness Programs

Performance-Based Bonuses

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of engineering experience.
• Must obtain or have an Engineer Intern (EI) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Designing traffic signals, roundabouts, and pavement markings.
• Conducting traffic studies and analyzing traffic data.
• Optimizing roadway designs to improve safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Ownership

Community Impact

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Transportation Engineer (0-4 years' experience) - Traffic/Technology (Phoenix, AZ)

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most valuable asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives our growth, resulting in inspired people, innovative designs, and meaningful projects.

Job Description

At Olsson, our Traffic/Technology team specializes in delivering comprehensive traffic solutions tailored to our clients’ diverse needs. We handle traffic operation studies, pedestrian circulation studies, intersection improvement/design projects, traffic signal design, and signal timing expertise. We also work on pavement marking, street lighting analysis, DMS boards, bike/pedestrian/trail alignments, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The team undertakes complex projects, including citywide safety studies and signal system improvements.

As an Assistant Engineer, you will use CAD software to create design plans, perform traffic studies, and assist in traffic analysis. Responsibilities include designing traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement markings, signing, facilities for vehicular and multimodal users, and temporary traffic control. You will conduct traffic studies for various clients, evaluate safety and operational performance, analyze traffic data, and optimize roadway designs to improve safety and reduce congestion.

We support our employees with mentorship and training to ensure a successful start to their careers.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in your work.
• Using your talents to positively impact communities.

You bring:

• Ability to work well in a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-4 years of engineering experience.
• Must obtain or have an Engineer Intern (EI) certificate.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar software.

Additional Information

Olsson, founded in 1956, is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning, design, engineering, environmental, and technology services. We are committed to improving communities by making them more sustainable, connected, and efficient.

As an employee, you will receive our benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), and:

• Become an owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after your first year.
• Engage in impactful work.
• Receive a competitive 401(k) match.
• Participate in wellness programs.
• Benefit from performance-based bonuses.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements.

Note: Benefits are for full-time employees. Internship benefits are detailed at https://www.olsson.com/internships.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military status, or other protected classes.

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