Traffic Engineer, Entry Level

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Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level engineer to support transportation operations and safety solutions. This role offers hands-on experience with advanced analytical tools, technical development opportunities, and a pathway to career growth. This position is available at our offices in Omaha, NE or Lincoln, NE.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic engineering projects, including technical analyses, data collection, and report preparation.
• Perform traffic analyses to identify operational and safety challenges across various modes of transportation.
• Support the development of travel demand forecasts for current and future traffic scenarios.
• Participate in client meetings, technical forums, and public hearings to present findings and solutions.
• Use traffic modeling software (e.g., VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA) to analyze traffic conditions and develop engineering reports.
• Assist in identifying mitigation measures and safety countermeasures to address traffic deficiencies.
• Contribute to the preparation of traffic design documents, such as signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal plans in compliance with MUTCD standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on project tasks and contribute to interdisciplinary projects.
• Support business development efforts through research, proposal preparation, and client interaction.
• Ensure adherence to FHU’s quality management standards while gaining technical and project experience.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering from an accredited institution (required).
• Skills: Familiarity with traffic engineering standards (e.g., MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, AASHTO) and basic knowledge of traffic modeling software. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Licensure: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or active pursuit of certification preferred.
  
  

The pay for this position has a range of $70,000 - $85,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 3/20/2025

Benefits

At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including:

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Adoption Assistance program
• Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position.
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan.
  
  

FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.