Transportation Engineer/Senior Transportation Engineer

Center for Watershed Protection; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Transportation Engineer to lead impactful projects in a collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to work on diverse transportation initiatives that enhance urban mobility and connectivity. You will prepare critical studies, conduct traffic analyses, and engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. The firm values enthusiasm and curiosity, making it ideal for professionals eager to shape projects and company culture. With a focus on work-life balance and professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in transportation planning.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive work culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexibility for virtual work

Access to downtown office space

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning is essential.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee various transportation studies and analyses.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to define project goals.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Transportation Planning

Technical Writing

Verbal Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EIT, PE or AICP certification

Tools

SYNCHRO

AutoCAD

GIS

MicroStation

VISSIM

Job description

Symmetra Design, a boutique transportation planning and traffic engineering consulting firm located in downtown Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced and visionary Transportation Engineer/Senior Transportation Engineer to lead and manage complex transportation projects.

As a small, high-impact firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a close-knit, collaborative environment where everyone’s voice matters, and team members have the chance to work on a variety of meaningful projects. At Symmetra Design, we are passionate about planning and engineering multi-modal solutions that address the diverse needs of urban and metropolitan areas. Our name, derived from “Symmetry,” reflects our philosophy of seeking balanced perspectives and transportation solutions that serve all stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of transportation projects that enhance mobility and connectivity across urban, suburban, and regional contexts. You’ll also have room to grow professionally and explore other aspects of the business, such as marketing and networking, while working in a supportive and flexible environment.

Key Responsibilities
As a Transportation Engineer, your tasks will include:

• Preparing and overseeing studies such as Traffic Impact Studies, Parking Studies, Pedestrian Studies, Safety Studies, Transportation Management Plans, and Maintenance of Traffic/Traffic Control Plans.
• Performing operational analyses and multimodal transportation planning studies.
• Conducting traffic analyses using SYNCHRO and the Highway Capacity Manual.
• Preparing technical memoranda, illustrative drawings, charts, and graphs for presentations and reports.
• Collecting and analyzing transportation data through fieldwork.
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and public agencies to define project goals, maintain strong relationships, and deliver innovative solutions Participating in client and agency meetings.
• Staying ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in traffic engineering and transportation planning.

Who Should Apply

If you have experience or an educational background in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or a related field—and you’re excited to contribute to meaningful projects—we encourage you to apply! At Symmetra Design, we value enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as much as technical skills. This role is perfect for professionals who thrive in a close-knit, entrepreneurial environment where they can shape both projects and company culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or a related technical field (relevant experience can substitute for education).
• EIT, PE or AICP certification (or willingness to pursue) is encouraged.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity in traffic analysis tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM) and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, MicroStation).
• Knowledge of DDOT and MDOT design standards is a bonus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions make a real impact.
• Opportunities to work on innovative and meaningful transportation projects
• Flexibility to work in a mostly virtual environment, with access to downtown office space for in-person collaboration as needed.
• A commitment to work-life balance and professional growth.

We believe diversity of experience and perspective strengthens our team. If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you!