CDM Smith

Transportation Engineer 4-Traffic

CDM Smith$100K — $175K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 within 18 months of hire
  • 5 years of related experience
  • Expert knowledge of CADD 3D and 4D software and engineering design principles
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support and lead traffic, safety, and multimodal transportation projects
  • Serve as Task Manager or Project Engineer on multiple work orders
  • Perform traffic simulation and capacity analyses using relevant software
  • Conduct safety analyses using HSM methodologies
  • Prepare corridor studies, PEL studies, and Needs & Deficiencies assessments
  • Support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) planning and design
  • Design traffic signals and signal systems, including plans and cost estimates

Benefits

  • Domestic and/or international travel opportunities (10% or less)
  • Professional development through project work and exposure to varied responsibilities
  • Opportunity to work with local, state, and federal transportation agencies
  • Collaboration in innovative multimodal transportation planning
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals in transportation engineering
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Skills & Abilities

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).
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.#LI-MS1#LI-HYBRID
Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Pay Range Min

USD $100,194.00
Pay Range Max

USD $175,365.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

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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