Transportation Planning Specialist

Traffic Planning & Design, Inc.; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic Planning & Design, Inc. in Newark, Delaware, is seeking engineers at all levels to contribute to transportation planning and traffic engineering projects.

The firm offers a collaborative, flexible, supportive and fun environment with hybrid options depending on experience. The ideal candidate has up to 5 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Engineer in Training certification preferred.
• Experience using Synchro, SimTraffic, Excel, AutoCAD/MicroStation.
• Aptitude for detail-oriented work and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related fields

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 has up to 5 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! Hybrid options possible depending on experience.

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.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related fields

• 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 Delaware (preferred but not required)

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public and are dedicated to Moving Forward Together.