Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #59 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: JMT is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to join the York, Pennsylvania office. Responsible for traffic-related engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.
Essential functions and responsibilities
- Perform safety, capacity, and feasibility studies
- Utilize various design software/tools (Synchro, HCS, and/or VISSIM) for traffic analysis for a variety of conditions to perform traffic modeling and analysis, including signal systems
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical data to plan projects
- Perform design computations
- Prepare technical reports which include traffic impact, transportation planning and traffic safety.
- Work elements may include volume development calculations, crash evaluations/safety assessments and HSM analysis
- Design traffic-related projects and/or project tasks in accordance with client specifications and guidelines using various design software and drawing tools (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation ORD)
- Develop construction cost estimates
- Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
- Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
Nonessential functions and responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work effectively on a team, as well as working independently
- Written and oral communication skills
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program
- 3-7 years’ experience with focus on Traffic Engineering
- Experience with discipline-specific traffic modeling, analysis and design software
Preferred Experience
- Professional Engineer License
- Working knowledge in MicroStation, ORD, and/or AutoCAD
- Experience in discipline specific design software
- Related experience
- Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) may be required as needed.
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Full Time