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CDM Smith
Transportation Engineer 4-Traffic
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What they do
A Transportation Engineer designs and maintains transportation systems such as roads, ports, airports, and bus or subway systems.
$103,698 / year median in Connecticut
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. Job Description In this role, you'll support and lead a wide range of traffic, safety, and multimodal transportation projects across the region, contributing to both project delivery and business development efforts.
Key responsibilities include:
Serve as Task Manager or Project Engineer on multiple work orders; support proposals and project staffing. Perform traffic simulation and capacity analyses using Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, and SIDRA. Conduct safety analyses using HSM methodologies and Safe System principles. Support multimodal and transit analyses and planning studies. Prepare corridor studies, PEL studies, and Needs & Deficiencies assessments. Develop Functional Design Reports and Preliminary Engineering Reports. Support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) planning and design. Address community traffic engineering and safety issues. Provide peer review of traffic studies prepared by other consultants. Design traffic signals and signal systems, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Skills & Abilities Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.). Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer). 5 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications- VISSIM modeling experience.
- Technical expertise in transportation engineering and planning, including traffic engineering, multimodal transportation planning, and transportation systems analysis.
- Experience leading and managing large-scale transportation projects and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.
- Strong analytical skills and experience using transportation data to inform decision-making and develop innovative solutions to transportation challenges.
- Familiarity with preparing traffic signal design and traffic control plans using Microstation, AutoCAD, SignCAD, and AutoTURN.
- Knowledge of commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
- Experience working with local, state, or federal transportation agencies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer). 5 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance