Traffic Engineer - Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

WRA is currently seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer in the Traffic Engineering Department at our Pittsburgh Regional office. Our Traffic Department works on projects within the mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD, DE, VA) as well as nationally and internationally. Our traffic work is challenging, interesting, and in many cases, on the leading edge of traffic engineering applications in the industry. Our entry level traffic engineers gain valuable exposure to a wide variety of design, analysis, and planning for multimodal transportation projects.

Responsibilities:

Project assignments can range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects, as well as innovative multimodal transportation plans.

The Traffic Engineer may have the following tasks:

• Traffic design related tasks (traffic signal, pavement markings and signing, roadway lighting, work zone traffic control, and ITS devices).
• Traffic operational/capacity analysis tasks utilizing software such as HCS, Synchro, Sidra, or PTV Products (VISSIM/VISTRO/VISUM).
• Safety studies and transportation planning tasks.
• Travel demand modeling and forecasting tasks.
• Field work tasks.
• Prepare traffic designs, contract documents, technical reports, and presentations.

Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Relevant internship experience required.
• 0-4 years of experience.
• Exceptional communication and have organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with design software tools such as MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Required Submissions:

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to [email protected])

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****

Position # 2909

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