Transportation / Traffic Engineer (Entry-Level)

Herbert; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation/Traffic Staff Professional I to join their dedicated team in Harrisburg, PA. This role offers work-from-home flexibility and involves preparing highway occupancy permits, conducting traffic evaluations, and assisting in traffic impact studies. The company values creativity and problem-solving, providing a supportive and collaborative environment. With comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in infrastructure and community development. If you are passionate about transportation and engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

100% Employee Ownership

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Half-Day Fridays

Fun, Supportive Environment

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• 0-2 years' experience on traffic projects is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare highway occupancy permits and conduct necessary research.
• Assist in traffic impact studies and prepare construction plans.

Skills

Traffic signalization

Traffic studies and analyses

Roadway safety design

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

E.I.T. certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microstation

HCS

Synchro

Job description

Description

HRG is an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm.

We are actively seeking a Transportation/Traffic Staff Professional I to join our dedicated team of professionals in Harrisburg, PA with work from home flexibility. As a Transportation/Traffic Staff Professional I, key responsibilities include:

• Preparing PENNDOT highway occupancy permits; including necessary research, writing, drawing, and design calculations
• Researching code requirements
• Conducting research for transportation reports
• Performing traffic evaluations and field views
• Assisting in preparing traffic impact studies and other traffic studies
• Preparing construction plans for highway and/or traffic signals

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• Transportation/highway/traffic emphasis
• E.I.T. certification
• Course work and/or 0-2 years' experience working on projects that include:
• Traffic signalization
• Traffic studies and analyses
• Intersection improvements
• Highway design
• Roadway safety design
• Previous internship with a consulting engineering firm (preferred)
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Working familiarity of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation (helpful)
• Experience with traffic software, such as HCS, or Synchro (a plus)
• Position requires travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary (Valid U.S. Driver's License Required)
• Has the legal right to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people’s everyday lives? Find out why it’s #Good2bHRG:

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the mid-Atlantic area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you’ll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Comprehensive Benefits: including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid leave, and more.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition: HRG was the ENR 2021 MidAtlantic Design Firm of the Year, and we have received numerous awards at both the regional and national level. See more on our website.
• Best Place to Work: HRG was recognized as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in PA.

Learn more about us at www.hrg-inc.com/careers and Visit us on LinkedIn to see our culture, our projects, and even more reasons why it’s #Good2bHRG.