Traffic Engineer | Atlanta, GA
Are you an experienced analyst of traffic engineering solutions for planning and roadway projects?  Are you a person with a strong attention to detail and who is rigorous in quality control for conducting complex traffic analyses?  Do you enjoy working with energetic, smart, and fun professionals?
Gresham, Smith and Partners has expansive growth opportunities for the right individual!

The successful candidate should be able to:

• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate transportation engineering work, including traffic impact analyses, traffic forecasting studies, roundabout feasibility studies, parking studies, signal timing studies, access management studies, intersection safety analyses, operational studies, and corridor studies.
• Prepare engineering reports, plans and specifications for major projects. Produce engineering drawings based on applicable traffic industry calculations. Check, interpret and revise engineering drawings.  Prepare and review plans and technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Prepare information (i.e. project fact sheets, PowerPoint slides, etc.) to explain projects to stakeholders and the public.
• Supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel in a team.
• Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants, and firm staff.
• Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil or Transportation Engineering. M.S. in Transportation Engineering preferred. At least 3-5 years’ experience in traffic engineering and/or traffic planning projects. Georgia DOT or other state DOT experience is strongly desired. 
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or the ability to obtain licensure within two years is required.  PTOE/ PTP is a plus.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, coordinating and conducting transportation and traffic engineering work. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices and techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to rigorous quality control approach to engineering solutions.
• Ability to research and learn innovative solutions and best practices in the industry.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Ability to be proactive in determining the necessary steps to meet objectives and performance expectations of position.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and also serve as a team member in project groups.  Strong communication (written and oral) skills. Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with a variety of personalities and communication styles.
• Adept in explanation, persuasion, and negotiation of critical issues. Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Knowledge and skill in Synchro, Excel, and MicroStation is a must. Knowledge of HCS, SIDRA, VISSIM, ArcGIS, CUBE and TransCAD is desired.
• Strong understanding and experience in the use of HCM, MUTCD, AASHTO, GDOT’s Policies and Procedures including the GDOT Design Policy Manual or similar document.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

Category: Traffic Engineering

Job Type: Full Time

Minimum Experience: 0-2

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

WSP and Parsons Brinckerhoff have combined and are now one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms.  Together we provide services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment, and our expertise ranges from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transport networks, and from developing the energy sources of the future to enabling new ways of extracting essential resources.  We have approximately 31,500 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts.  We are based in more than 500 offices across 39 countries worldwide.  www.wspgroup.com; www.pbworld.com
 
Our Atlanta location is seeking to hire a Traffic Engineer, which will help grow our Traffic Engineering practice, including traffic analysis, studies and ITS/Traffic Engineering design. Position will report to Senior Traffic Engineer and assist Project Managers and Project Engineers on analysis and design tasks.
 
Successful candidate will work on GDOT ITS/Signal Design and Operational Improvements projects, as well as traffic engineering projects for local governments and CIDs. Candidate may also work on design-build projects out of state.

Job Requirements

• 0-2 years applicable experience 
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field (Masters preferred) 
• Engineering Intern (EI) required 
• Transportation engineering intern/co-op experience preferred 
• Microstation CAD experience preferred, knowledge of traffic engineering software (HCS, Synchro) preferred 

 
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