Traffic EIT

About the role

The role of an entry level Civil EIT is to work as a team member on innovative transportation projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The Civil EIT will work under close supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills around traffic and ITS engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Select and apply appropriate design criteria to perform traffic engineering design assignments.
• Perform analyses related to traffic operations and safety.
• Aid in the preparation of engineering project documents such as traffic impact studies, stage 0 analyses, and transportation management plans.
• Prepare high quality contract documents (plans, specifications, and estimates) for the construction of traffic and ITS infrastructure.
• Provide technical inputs and help optimize solutions.
• Utilize relevant software programs to perform analyses and modeling such as HCS, Sidra, Synchro, Vistro, VISSIM, and IHSDM.
• Prepare exhibits, designs and complex working drawings using AutoCAD, Microstation, and OpenRoads Designer.

Requirements

• Ability to solve problems using sound engineering judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Take initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Ability to collaborate and work with others located in other offices via a virtual environment is critical.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues, understand the context, identify opportunities and challenges and provide potential solutions.
• Working knowledge of relevant standards such as ITE Trip Gen, MUTCD, HCM, and HSM is a plus.
• Experience with software such as HCS, Sidra, Synchro, Vistro, VISSIM, and IHSDM is a plus.
• Microstation experience is required.
• Experience with InRoads, OpenRoads, and/or GeoPak/3D Modeling is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Tennessee Licensed Engineering Intern or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Skills

• Ability to solve problems using sound engineering judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Collaboration and virtual coordination skills.
• Technical problem-solving and optimization skills.
• Software proficiency in HCS, Sidra, Synchro, Vistro, VISSIM, IHSDM, AutoCAD, Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, InRoads, OpenRoads, and GeoPak/3D Modeling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.