Parsons

Traffic Engineer 1

Parsons • $63K — $111K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
  • 3-7 years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning
  • Proficiency in traffic engineering/CAD software like Synchro, HCS, MicroStation
  • Completed coursework in transportation and traffic engineering
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Conduct traffic operations and safety studies for various infrastructure projects
  • Develop traffic engineering studies and related computations
  • Assist in the design of traffic and civil engineering plans
  • Perform field studies and prepare related reports
  • Support other engineering activities as needed
  • Execute traffic engineering duties across multiple sub-disciplines
  • Apply basic engineering principles to design projects

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance
  • Comprehensive life insurance options
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Ready to put your civil engineering skills to work on marquee civil engineering projects that will change the fabric of our community?

Parsons is now hiring an early-career Traffic Engineer for our rapidly expanding business. Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We need our engineers to be versatile and enthusiastic to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and who have exceptional communication, analytical and management skills.

In this position you will conduct traffic operations and safety studies in support of the planning and design of structures and facilities such as bridges, railroads, roads, airports, harbors, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, tunnels, power plants and other projects. You may also assist in the design of traffic engineering or other civil engineering plans. Additionally, you may assist in field studies and assist in the preparation of field study reports.

This position can be based in either our Kentucky or Tennessee offices, on a hybrid schedule.

What You'll be Doing
  • Performs a variety of traffic engineering duties and may be developing in other sub-disciplines of transportation engineering such as highway and urban engineering.
  • Responsible for the development of traffic engineering studies, computations, material quantity take-offs, estimates, field studies/traffic surveys, and designs.
  • Under close supervision in the utilization of engineering theories and practices, develops the creation of traffic engineering products that meet customer quality requirements.
  • Performs various traffic engineering and design assignments requiring the application of basic principles and fundamental theories studied in a four-year university engineering program, and available data in the engineering field.
  • Performs traffic engineering field work activities as needed.
  • Provides support for other engineering activities as required. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.


What Required Skills You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (or related field)
  • 3-7 years of work experience conducting traffic engineering/transportation planning
  • Experience using traffic engineering / CAD software such as Synchro / HCS/ MicroStation
  • Completed college coursework in transportation and traffic engineering
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excel in working in a team environment


What Desired Skills You'll Bring
  • Some work experience, internships, or co-ops related to traffic or transportation engineering strongly preferred
  • An Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate is preferred
  • Working Knowledge of traffic simulation software such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS) and Synchro preferred
  • Working Knowledge of CAD software such as MicroStation is preferred.
  • Knowledge of traffic safety principles and procedures is a plus.


Security Clearance Requirement:
None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Learn more about Parsons
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$3.9 billion
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