CDM Smith

Transportation Engineer 4-Traffic

CDM Smith$90K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
  • EIT certification or passing the FE exam within 18 months of employment.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in transportation engineering.
  • Experience with VISSIM modeling preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills and familiarity with transportation data usage.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple work orders as Task Manager or Project Engineer.
  • Perform traffic simulation and capacity analyses using industry-standard software.
  • Conduct safety analyses using HSM methodologies and Safe System principles.
  • Support multimodal and transit analyses and planning studies.
  • Prepare various transportation studies such as corridor and PEL studies.
  • Develop Functional Design Reports and Preliminary Engineering Reports.
  • Design traffic signals and signal systems with all necessary documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for domestic and/or international travel based on project needs.
  • Flexible work setup with a hybrid work option.
  • Potential for professional development through challenging project work.
  • Engagement within a wide range of traffic and multimodal transportation projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What You'll Do
In this role, you'll support and lead a wide range of traffic, safety, and multimodal transportation projects across the region, contributing to both project delivery and business development efforts.
Key responsibilities include:

Serve as Task Manager or Project Engineer on multiple work orders; support proposals and project staffing.
Perform traffic simulation and capacity analyses using Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, and SIDRA.
Conduct safety analyses using HSM methodologies and Safe System principles.
Support multimodal and transit analyses and planning studies.
Prepare corridor studies, PEL studies, and Needs & Deficiencies assessments.
Develop Functional Design Reports and Preliminary Engineering Reports.
Support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) planning and design.
Address community traffic engineering and safety issues.
Provide peer review of traffic studies prepared by other consultants.
Design traffic signals and signal systems, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer). 5 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications
• VISSIM modeling experience.
• Technical expertise in transportation engineering and planning, including traffic engineering, multimodal transportation planning, and transportation systems analysis.
• Experience leading and managing large-scale transportation projects and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using transportation data to inform decision-making and develop innovative solutions to transportation challenges.
• Familiarity with preparing traffic signal design and traffic control plans using Microstation, AutoCAD, SignCAD, and AutoTURN.
• Knowledge of commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
• Experience working with local, state, or federal transportation agencies.

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About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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