Transportation Engineer 4-Traffic

CDM Smith; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to lead transportation projects that make a difference. This role offers the chance to engage in meaningful work, from traffic analysis to project management, in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on personal growth and career development, you'll be empowered to shape your journey while contributing to innovative solutions in transportation engineering. If you are passionate about making an impact and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Career Growth Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Employee Support Programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in transportation engineering.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the FE exam.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple task work orders with SCDOT and other clients.
• Conduct simulation and capacity analysis for transportation projects.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Technical Expertise in Transportation Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

VISSIM

HCS

SIDRA

Microstation

AutoCAD

SignCAD

AutoTURN

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

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Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

*This position can be located in our Columbia, Charleston (preferred), or Greenville, SC offices.
As a member of this team, you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by;

1. Being the Task Manager or Project Engineer for multiple task work orders with SCDOT and other clients, as well as assisting with putting proposals together and staffing projects.
2. Simulation and capacity analysis – Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, SIDRA.
3. Safety analysis – HSM methodologies, Safe Systems.
4. Multimodal and transit analysis.
5. Corridor, Planning and Environmental Linkages, Needs & Deficiencies studies.
6. Functional Design and Preliminary Engineering Reports.
7. Intelligent Transportation Systems.
8. Community traffic engineering and safety issues.
9. Peer review of traffic studies conducted by others.
10. Design of traffic signals/signal systems plans, specifications, and estimates.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
2. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).
3. 5 years of related experience.
4. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
5. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Technical expertise in transportation engineering and planning, including traffic engineering, multimodal transportation planning, and transportation systems analysis.
2. Experience leading and managing large-scale transportation projects and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.
3. Strong analytical skills and experience using transportation data to inform decision-making and develop innovative solutions to transportation challenges.
4. Familiarity with preparing traffic signal design and traffic control plans using Microstation, AutoCAD, SignCAD, and AutoTURN.
5. Knowledge of commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
6. Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
7. Experience working with local, state, or federal transportation agencies.

Amount of Travel Required

5%

Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information to a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, public officials, and the general public.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Business Unit

TSU

Group

TSO

Assignment Category

Employment Type

Regular

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position