Entry Level Traffic Engineer
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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
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Entry Level Traffic Engineer
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Columbia, South Carolina
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The traffic engineer will perform field observations, collect traffic data, and conduct safety evaluations and crash assessments. They will also develop solutions to mitigate traffic deficiencies and prepare technical reports for traffic studies.
Qualifications
This entry-level Traffic Engineer position requires a strong understanding of general engineering principles and practices to conduct traffic studies and analyses. Responsibilities include performing field observations, utilizing traffic software, conducting safety evaluations, and assisting in the design of traffic control devices. Candidates should possess good technical writing and analytical skills, with the ability to coordinate with team members.
Job Description
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: Responsible for engineering traffic studies using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.
Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform field observation and collect traffic data.
- Learn and become proficient in performing traffic analysis utilizing traffic software such as HCS and Synchro
- Conduct safety evaluations and crash assessments.
- Develop solutions to mitigate traffic deficiencies
- Assist in the preparation of conceptual layouts depicting recommended improvements
- Prepare technical memorandums and reports associated with large and medium scale traffic studies
- Learn traffic control devices design that include signing, markings, signals, lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) using CAD software
- Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
- Strong technical writing and analytical skills
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
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