Transportation Project Engineer: Planning & Traffic

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Project Engineer in Transportation with 3 to 5 years of FDOT project experience.

You will provide technical and engineering support, including proposals and cost estimates, while guiding project teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget. You will lead traffic studies, design traffic signal projects, and mentor staff; familiarity with MicroStation, Geopak/Open Roads, and SYNCHRO is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience with MicroStation, Geopak (or Open Roads) and FDOT procedures
• Experience using SYNCHRO
• Effective communication skills to engage with project teams
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing work assignments and project needs
• An open mind to alternative methods and a team attitude

Responsibilities

• Performs traffic and transportation systems analysis, planning and design
• Determines feasibility of projects based on analysis of collected data
• Responsible for performance to scope, schedule and budget
• Manage and design traffic signal projects, signing, striping, illumination, ITS, and traffic control plans for FDOT, counties and local municipalities
• Prepare traffic studies including traffic impact analysis and level of service analysis for public and private clients
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the group including business development and project management responsibilities
• Mentoring direct reports and knowledge transfer

Job description

LJA Engineering, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Project Engineer in Transportation with 3 to 5 years of FDOT project experience.

You will provide technical and engineering support, including proposals and cost estimates, while guiding project teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget. You will lead traffic studies, design traffic signal projects, and mentor staff; familiarity with MicroStation, Geopak/Open Roads, and SYNCHRO is preferred.