Traffic Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. • Winston-Salem, NC • 11h ago

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Responsible for traffic engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. This position involves a solid mix of electrical, civil, and systems engineering principles.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Traffic signal and roadway lighting design, including CAD and field work

ITS, signal interconnection, and emerging traffic technology design

Signal timing at a corridor level, including field-based fine tuning and implementation

Support of traffic safety projects and other Smart Mobility projects

Signal cabinet wiring and signal controller programming

Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks

Perform design computations

Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools

Develop or review the construction cost estimate

Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates

Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes

Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design

Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan

Technical oversight and guidance/support of Traffic Design Engineers within department

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

sUAS (drone) piloting

Research and studies

Required Skills

Proficient in discipline specific design software

An ability to communicate clearly and professionally in written and spoken form with a variety of clients across the Southeastern US without the assistance of AI

Current US state driver's license and an ability to drive

Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program

5-10 years' experience in specialized discipline

Active professional engineers (PE) license (for civil engineering candidates).

Active EIT certification is acceptable for non-civil candidates, provided the ability to obtain both a NC and SC PE license within 6 months of hire

Preferred Experience

IMSA Signal Technician Level II

A love of challenge and adventure

Traffic or traffic signal experience

IT, telecom, or AI experience

Ability to code and script using current languages and a strong foundation in logic-based systems

Networking competency, including TCP/IP topology, routing/switching, & related troubleshooting

Secondary written and spoken language fluency is a plus

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 75% of the time but may involve up to 25% field work. Work is generally sedentary in nature but will require regular standing, walking, lifting, and opening field equipment. Some work will also be performed within a technical lab, working with live electrical components and circuitry. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside and/or roadside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work is required on occasion before and after normal working hours and in low-light conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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