Traffic Engineer - Entry Level

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team – help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking an entry-level Traffic Engineer to join our growing Transportation Practice in the Austin, TX. Our traffic team offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects such as adaptive signal systems, innovative intersections, and interchanges, TSMO/ATMS, managed lanes, and complete street projects that improve mobility for all transportation modes.

Responsibilities:

Our Traffic Department works on high-profile and complex projects for state and local agencies in Texas and throughout North America. Our traffic work is challenging, interesting, and in many cases, on the leading edge of traffic engineering applications in the industry.

Our entry level traffic engineers gain valuable experience working on a wide range of projects from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects. Specific assignments would include traffic operations modeling, simulations, capacity analysis, safety studies, transportation planning studies, CAV studies, travel demand modeling and forecasting, and design of traffic control devices including signals, signing, pavement markings, ITS devices and lighting.

Position may include working at client site(s) and infrequent travel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor in Science degree from an ABET accredited program
• EIT certification preferred
• 0-5 years of progressive experience in traffic and/or ITS engineering
• Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual and Highway Safety Manual
• Familiarity working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Exposure to, or experience, with any of the following:
  • HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic
  • TransModeler, VISSIM, and/or VISUM
  • Design of traffic control devices (traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, lighting),and work zone traffic control
  • ITS and CAV projects
• Exceptional communication, technical writing, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Exceptional communication, technical writing, and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to work independently and cooperatively with others
• Ability to handle multiple projects and manage time accordingly
• Experience working with TXDOT a plus

Required Submissions:

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to careers@wrallp.com)

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****

Position # 2650