Traffic Project Engineer I

About the role

Responsible for traffic engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. This position involves a solid mix of electrical, civil, and systems engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Traffic signal and roadway lighting design, including CAD and field work
• ITS, signal interconnection, and emerging traffic technology design
• Signal timing at a corridor level, including field-based fine tuning and implementation
• Support of traffic safety projects and other Smart Mobility projects
• Signal cabinet wiring and signal controller programming
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks
• Perform design computations
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Develop or review the construction cost estimate
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design
• Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan
• Technical oversight and guidance/support of Traffic Design Engineers within department
• sUAS (drone) piloting
• Research and studies

Required Skills

• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• An ability to communicate clearly and professionally in written and spoken form with a variety of clients across the Southeastern US without the assistance of AI
• Current US state driver’s license and an ability to drive
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 5–10 years’ experience in specialized discipline
• Active professional engineers (PE) license (for civil engineering candidates)
• Active EIT certification is acceptable for non-civil candidates, provided the ability to obtain both a NC and SC PE license within 6 months of hire

Preferred Experience

• IMSA Signal Technician Level II
• 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, & related troubleshooting
• Secondary written and spoken language fluency is a plus

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within a general office environment 75% of the time but may involve up to 25% field work.
• Work is generally sedentary in nature but will require regular standing, walking, lifting, and opening field equipment.
• Some work will also be performed within a technical lab, working with live electrical components and circuitry.
• Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
• Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside and/or roadside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Field work is required on occasion before and after normal working hours and in low-light conditions.
• Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required as needed.