Transportation Engineer - Traffic/Technology

Olsson Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking an early career traffic engineer to join its dynamic team. This role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to improving community infrastructure. You will engage in a variety of projects, from traffic operation studies to signal design, while mentoring junior staff. The company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions can lead to meaningful change in transportation systems. With a focus on professional growth and a culture of transparency, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the communities served.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Wellness program

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus system

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of traffic engineering experience with EI certificate or PE License.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or Microstation and traffic operations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAD software to create detailed design plans.
• Conduct traffic studies and analyze traffic patterns.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Traffic Engineering

Problem Solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Synchro

SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM

Job description

St. Louis, MO

Company Description

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

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Are you an early career traffic engineer looking to join an organization that is people-centric, growth-oriented, and results-driven? We prioritize your well-being and empower you to lead with innovation and creativity, fostering a culture of transparency as we shape the future of transportation infrastructure.

Olsson’s Traffic/Technology team offers comprehensive traffic services, including traffic operation studies, pedestrian circulation studies, and intersection improvement/design projects. We specialize in traffic signal design and timing, pavement marking design, street lighting analysis, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Our expertise also extends to complex projects like citywide safety studies and signal system improvements. Through our work, we enhance transportation infrastructure and positively impact the communities we serve.

As a traffic engineer, you will leverage your experience and judgement to provide high-quality solutions to meet engineering design needs. Your responsibilities will include utilizing CAD software to create detailed design plans, conducting and supporting traffic studies, analyzing traffic patterns and data, contributing to a variety of different projects, and providing mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced staff.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• 1 - 4 years of relevant traffic engineering experience
• EI certificate or PE License
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation (or similar software)
• Working knowledge of software such as Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM, or other similar software is preferred, but not required
• Traffic operations and signal timing experience is a plus

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.