Transportation Engineer 4-Traffic

CDM Smith

Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 100,194 - 175,365

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Transportation Engineer to lead traffic, safety and multimodal projects in Hartford, CT, guiding project delivery and business development. You will manage work orders, staff proposals, and perform simulations using VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, and SIDRA.

This role requires a Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering background with an EIT/FE path, plus roughly five years of related experience and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
  • 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).
  • 5 years of related experience.
  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
  • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Task Manager or Project Engineer on multiple work orders; support proposals and project staffing.
  • Perform traffic simulation and capacity analyses using Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, and SIDRA.
  • Conduct safety analyses using HSM methodologies and Safe System principles.
  • Support multimodal and transit analyses and planning studies.
  • Prepare corridor studies, PEL studies, and Needs & Deficiencies assessments.
  • Develop Functional Design Reports and Preliminary Engineering Reports.
  • Support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) planning and design.
  • Address community traffic engineering and safety issues.
  • Provide peer review of traffic studies prepared by other consultants.
  • Design traffic signals and signal systems, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D
Engineering design principles
Microsoft Office
Verbal & written communication
Regulatory knowledge
AASHTO/NACTO design standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering
EIT/FE within 18 months
5 years related experience
Willingness to travel domestically/internationally
Equivalent related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

VISSIM
Synchro/SimTraffic
HCS
SIDRA
Microstation
AutoCAD
SignCAD
AutoTURN

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you’ll support and lead a wide range of traffic, safety, and multimodal transportation projects across the region, contributing to both project delivery and business development efforts.

  • Serve as Task Manager or Project Engineer on multiple work orders; support proposals and project staffing.
  • Perform traffic simulation and capacity analyses using Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, and SIDRA.
  • Conduct safety analyses using HSM methodologies and Safe System principles.
  • Support multimodal and transit analyses and planning studies.
  • Prepare corridor studies, PEL studies, and Needs & Deficiencies assessments.
  • Develop Functional Design Reports and Preliminary Engineering Reports.
  • Support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) planning and design.
  • Address community traffic engineering and safety issues.
  • Provide peer review of traffic studies prepared by other consultants.
  • Design traffic signals and signal systems, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. 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). 5 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).

Amount Of Travel Required

10% or less

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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental 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.

Pay Range Min

USD $100,194.00

Pay Range Max

USD $175,365.00

Visa Sponsorship Available

No – we will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.

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