CDM Smith

Transportation Engineer 5-Traffic

CDM Smith$91K — $160K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
  • 7 years of relevant experience in transportation and planning.
  • Expert knowledge in computer-assisted design (CADD) software, particularly 3D and 4D.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Task Manager or Project Planner for multiple client work orders.
  • Conduct simulation and capacity analysis using software like Synchro and VISSIM.
  • Perform safety analysis following HSM methodologies and Safe Systems principles.
  • Execute multimodal and transit analyses, including corridor and needs studies.
  • Develop Functional Design and Preliminary Engineering Reports.
  • Engage in community traffic engineering and safety evaluations.
  • Oversee peer reviews of traffic studies completed by other engineers.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment with hybrid options available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Collaborative team culture focused on innovation in transportation design.
  • Engagement in projects that make a positive impact on community transportation systems.
  • Potential for travel opportunities depending on project demands.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Roads less traveled? More like roads reimagined. The needs of transportation are calling. We're a team of trailblazers designing sustainable, connected journeys for a world on the move. Develop groundbreaking ideas that revolutionize how we travel. See your next become the map to now, where everyone gets there cleaner, faster, and smarter. As an integral member of this team, you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by: • Being the Task Manager or Project Planner for multiple task work orders with our clients, as well as assisting with putting proposals together and staffing projects. • Simulation and capacity analysis - Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, SIDRA. • Safety analysis - HSM methodologies, Safe Systems. • Multimodal and transit analysis. • Corridor, Planning and Environmental Linkages, Needs & Deficiencies studies. • Functional Design and Preliminary Engineering Reports. • Intelligent Transportation Systems. • Community traffic engineering and safety issues. • Peer review of traffic studies conducted by others. • Design of traffic signals/signal systems plans, specifications, and 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. Expert 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. Professional engineering (PE) license. 7 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
• 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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Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Pay Range Min

USD $91,478.00
Pay Range Max

USD $160,118.00
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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