Traffic Design Engineer

Position Summary

Responsible for engineering and smart mobility design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments. This job involves a strong mix of electrical, civil, and systems engineering principles. It is ideal for ABET engineering graduates with courage and a love of adventure who are interested in applied technology, field troubleshooting, transportation systems, communications, controls, or smart mobility.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic signal design, including CAD and field work
• Assist with traffic signal corridor retiming, including field work, implementation, and fine‑tuning
• Assist with design computations and plan preparations
• Assist with other traffic and safety studies, including field work
• Assist in designing projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Assist with developing the project quantities for construction cost estimate
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned
• UAS (drone) piloting
• Research and studies

Required Skills and Experience

• Valid Driver’s License (must successfully complete and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening)
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, civil or systems engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program
• Engineer‑in‑training (EIT/EI) certification (for applicants with a civil engineering degree)
• Commitment to obtain EIT/EI within 6 months for all other engineering degrees
• 0–5 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, industrial, civil or systems engineering
• Ability to write in a professional and grammatically correct manner
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a variety of clients across the Southeastern US
• Willingness and ability to travel for field work, including occasional overnight trips, consistent with project needs
• Curiosity about traffic signals, connected devices, field equipment, and communication networks

Preferred Qualifications

• Traffic or traffic signal experience
• IT, telecom, or AI experience
• Ability to code and script using current languages and a strong foundation in logic‑based systems
• Networking competency, including TCP/IP topology, routing/switching, and related troubleshooting

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 75 % of the time but may involve up to 25 % field work. The office work is generally sedentary but will require regular standing, walking, lifting, and opening field equipment. Some tasks are performed in a technical lab with live electrical components and circuitry. Lighting and temperature are adequate; there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc., within the office. Field work may occur outdoors or roadside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, sometimes before or after normal working hours and in low‑light conditions. Lifting up to 50 lb may be required. Travel within the state and occasionally out of state, including overnight trips, is required.

Immigration

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H‑1B, F‑1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.