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Traffic Design Engineer - Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.
Herndon, VA
Posted: May 11, 2022 02:10

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #60 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Responsible for engineering design and analysis using knowledge of general Traffic engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Develop traffic models using software such as Synchro or VISSIM to analyze traffic operations under various alternatives and scenarios

  • Interpret data and results of analysis to incorporate findings into written technical reports and studies

  • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to develop engineering design plans

  • Perform design computations

  • Design projects - including Signing, Pavement Markings, Traffic Signals, Lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Maintenance of Traffic - in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools

  • Develop construction cost estimates

  • Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction

  • Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

  • Evaluation of existing field conditions - obtain measurements, sketch layout of intersections/ corridors/ interchanges, field equipment configurations.

  • Develop technical reports/memorandums of findings based on available data

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

  • Proficient in discipline specific design software (Microstation, Synchro)

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • Written and oral communication skills

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program

  • 0-5 years of experience

Qualifications Preferred

  • Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. 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 in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) may be required as needed.

Job Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

  • Attention-to-detail

  • Building Relationship and Teamwork

  • Written and Verbal Communication

  • Creativity and Innovation

  • Dependability

  • Initiative

  • Job Proficiency

  • Planning and Organizing/Time Management

    JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.



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