Traffic Engineering Technician - Transportation Market

We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you’re working with, and what you’re working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first—they’re at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you’re just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we’d love to hear from you!

Our transportation and utility services professionals offer practical, forward-thinking expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including active transportation, bridge design, roadway design and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, utility and broadband services, grant writing, program management and so much more! From interstates and intersections to bridges and bike paths, we invite you to join us in designing transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, conduct, prepare, review, & coordinate transportation engineering work. Examples of work: engineering reports, plans, specifications, contract documents, project scopes, schedules, budgets, & estimates for minor/major projects. Example studies: TIAs, traffic forecasting, roundabout feasibility, ICE, parking, lighting, signal timing, SWAs, access management, operations, safety, BC & NPVs, intersections, & corridors.

• Produce, check, interpret, & revise drawings/reports using traffic calculations & standards.
• Assist in the management of projects.
• Assist in resolving complex problems (e.g., conflicting standards or unique traffic safety issues).
• Coordinate projects with relevant parties.

• Examples include staff, clients, contractors, partners, & outside consultants.

• Assist marketing efforts.
• Communicate and interact professionally with relevant parties for projects and events.

• Examples of parties: team members, client representatives, & review agencies.
• Example activities: progress/client/public meetings; PSAs; press conferences; coalitions; team calls; networking events; trainings

• Prepare information to explain projects to stakeholders & the public (project fact sheets, PowerPoint slides, etc.).

• Mentor, share information, and supervise work of less experienced personnel in a team.

Knowledge of:

• Standard professionalism, & office practices & procedures.
• Practical application of engineering principles, practices, & techniques.
• National Resources (HCM, HSM, MUTCD, AASHTO, DOT, FHWA, NHTSA, NACTO…).
• FDOT Resources & Policies (FDM, TEM, MUTS, Speed Zoning Manual, ICE Manual, SHSP…).

Skilled in:

• Important: Synchro/SimTraffic & MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint). Beneficial: MicroStation/ORD, HCS, SIDRA, VISSIM, ArcGIS, & CUBE or VISUM.
• Explanation, persuasion, & negotiation of critical issues.
• Strong communication (written & oral).
• Strong organizational, project, & time management.
• Planning, scheduling, coordinating, & conducting transportation/traffic engineering work.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail & desire to learn.
• Commit to rigorous quality control (QC) approach to engineering solutions.
• Research & learn innovative solutions & best practices in the industry.
• Learn FDOT standards, policies, & procedures.
• Learn firm standard operations, policies, & procedures.
• Be proactive in determining necessary steps to meet objectives & performance expectations.
• Work independently on multiple tasks & take ownership of tasks*.

*Supervision may vary; the candidate should not need immediate/constant supervision.

• Serve as a team member in project groups. 
• Interact professionally and comfortably with various personalities & communication styles.
• Build & maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil or Transportation Engineering (or M.S. in a similar field) or B.S. in planning related field.
• E.I. certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• 0-5 years of experience in traffic engineering or planning. Internship experience is preferred.
• FDOT experience is preferred. 

Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.

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