Traffic Control Designer/Drafter

Job Summary

To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP. Are you ready to design your future? Be our next Traffic Control Designer/Drafter!

About the Role

You will be a part of the Infrastructure and Transportation team and have the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects designing and drafting traffic control plans for utility construction projects throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.

Responsibilities

• Prepares site sketches, traffic control plans, permit planning and DOT application for a portion or all of a utility construction project at a fast pace environment.
• Manages and gathers information, data, reports, field notes from work management systems & software.
• Utilize basic knowledge of utility piping systems & networks.
• Works with dynamic design teams including senior traffic engineers, utility engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and structural engineers, at a fast and progressive environment.
• Prepares project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Familiar with all aspects of construction document preparation and capable of independently making design decisions and preparing the construction document package.

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent work experience in drafting, engineering technology, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience preparing Temporary Traffic Control (TCP) or Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans for utility or infrastructure projects.
• 3 to 5+ years of traffic control plan development experience preferred.
• Experience supporting utility construction activities within public rights-of-way.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of TCP drafting standards, layouts, and symbology.
• Able to interpret utility design drawings, permit requirements, work orders, and construction scopes.
• Working knowledge of MUTCD and traffic control design principles.
• Able to create and modify permit-ready traffic control drawings.
• Experience utilizing aerial imagery, GIS mapping resources, and jurisdictional mapping tools to develop accurate base maps.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet permitting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience preparing TCPs for projects within Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Familiarity with DDOT, VDOT, MDOT SHA, and local county permitting requirements.
• Utility industry experience supporting electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, or fiber-optic construction.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT), Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS), or Traffic Control Design Specialist (TCDS) certification preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adobe Acrobat.
• Electronic permitting and document management systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret utility design drawings, permit requirements, work orders, and construction scopes.
• Experience utilizing aerial imagery, GIS mapping resources, and jurisdictional mapping tools to develop accurate base maps.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet permitting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience preparing TCPs for projects within Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Familiarity with DDOT, VDOT, MDOT SHA, and local county permitting requirements.
• Utility industry experience supporting electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, or fiber-optic construction.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT), Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS), or Traffic Control Design Specialist (TCDS) certification preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adobe Acrobat.
• Electronic permitting and document management systems.

Skills

• AutoCAD proficiency.
• Understanding of TCP drafting standards, layouts, and symbology.
• Knowledge of MUTCD and traffic control design principles.
• Ability to create and modify permit-ready traffic control drawings.
• Experience utilizing aerial imagery, GIS mapping resources, and jurisdictional mapping tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting permitting deadlines.
• Experience preparing TCPs for projects within Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Familiarity with DDOT, VDOT, MDOT SHA, and local county permitting requirements.
• Utility industry experience supporting electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, or fiber-optic construction.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT), Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS), or Traffic Control Design Specialist (TCDS) certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with electronic permitting and document management systems.

Benefits

EXP offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found in the Employee Handbook.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $20 to $35 an hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

Schedule

Expanding your career with EXP means expanding your opportunities. Our flexible schedule allows you to find the best fit for your lifestyle.

About EXP

We are a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and a community of professionals who bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. We believe diversity is what gives us strength, and we seek sustainable results and share ambitions for each other, our clients, and the communities we are part of and serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EXP is an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.