Transportation Planning Specialist

Traffic Planning & Design, Inc.; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic Planning & Design, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer with 0–3 years of experience to join our team in the New York region. You will assist in trip generation studies, roadway analyses, and parking estimates while supporting field data collection and client deliverables.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering and may have Engineer-in-Training certification. Proficiency with Synchro, SimTraffic, Excel, AutoCAD or MicroStation is valued; valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Engineer in Training Certification preferred.
• Experience with Synchro, SimTraffic, Excel, AutoCAD or MicroStation is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to work on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trip generation estimates, roadway volume development and parking estimates.
• Analyze field data, reports, maps, drawings, blueprints and tests.
• Obtain and interpret regional transportation planning data.
• Use planning software and equipment to prepare documents.
• Prepare or modify planning documents, including traffic impact studies.
• Collect field data and serve as onsite project representative.
• Develop conceptual layouts for transportation improvements and prepare design sketches.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification Preferred

Tools

Synchro

SimTraffic

Excel

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Job description

Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently hiring dynamic Engineers at all levels.

Our ideal candidate is an entry level candidate with 0-3 years of experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects. Additionally, we offer a creative, flexible, supportive and fun environment!

Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of trip generation estimates, roadway volume development, parking estimates, and analyses for their projects within the team.

• Assisting in the analysis of field data, reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs to plan projects.

• Obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting demographic and other regional transportation planning data.

• Use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and planning documents.

• Assisting in the preparation or modification of planning documents, including transportation impact studies, and traffic operational analyses, for projects.

• Assisting in the collection of field data.

• Serving as onsite project representative.

• Use of planning software and equipment to prepare engineering, design, and planning documents.

• Responsible for job-specific quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual or handbook.

• Responsible for other general office duties as may be assigned.

• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to develop conceptual layouts for transportation improvements, including roadway access, pedestrian and multimodal facilities.

• Prepare high-level design sketches, diagrams, and visualizations to support proposals, stakeholder presentations, and client deliverables.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• Engineer in Training Certification Preferred

• Experience utilizing any or all of the following: Synchro, SimTraffic, Excel, AutoCAD/MicroStation (preferred but not required)

• Aptitude for detail-oriented work assignments

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and ability to meet multiple deadlines

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Valid Driver’s License

• Experience with preparing traffic and parking studies in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. (preferred but not required)

Pay Range:$76,000 - $82,000

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