Transportation Engineer 4-Traffic

Trinnex Inc.; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a transportation engineer to lead and support a broad range of traffic and multimodal projects. You will serve as Task Manager or Project Engineer on multiple work orders, contribute to proposals, and help staff projects across the region.

You will perform traffic analysis with industry tools and collaborate on design reports. The role requires an engineering degree, travel willingness, and experience with traffic signal design, planning, and ITS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• EIT certification or FE exam within 18 months of hire or promotion.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Task Manager or Project Engineer on multiple work orders.
• Support proposals and project staffing.
• Perform traffic simulations using Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, SIDRA.
• Conduct safety analyses using HSM and Safe System principles.
• Support multimodal and transit analyses and planning studies.
• Prepare corridor/PEI studies and Needs & Deficiencies assessments.
• Develop Functional Design Reports and Preliminary Engineering Reports.
• Support ITS planning and design.
• Peer review traffic studies from other consultants.
• Design traffic signals and signal systems, including plans and cost estimates.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D software

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Design standards (AASHTO/NACTO)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

EIT certification or FE exam within 18 months

Tools

VISSIM

MicroStation

AutoCAD

SignCAD

AutoTURN

MS Office

Job description

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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. Key responsibilities include: 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 & 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 communications skills. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).

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. 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. 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

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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

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Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

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

Visa Sponsorship Available

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

Agency Disclaimer

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

Pay Range Max

USD $175,365.00

Pay Range Min

USD $100,194.00