Traffic / ITS Engineer

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is an employee-owned, nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Our Traffic Engineering & Advanced Mobility (TEAM) Business Unit focuses on the planning, design, and operations of our surface transportation facilities to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for all users. Our projects leverage advanced tools, real-time traffic data, and diverse technologies to deliver innovative solutions for a broad range of clients, including Municipalities, Counties, and State Departments of Transportation.

Our group has consistently exceeded strategic growth initiatives, creating new opportunities for both current and prospective team members. As a result, we are seeking a highly motivated Traffic Engineer to grow our TEAM in Charleston, WV.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing multimodal traffic safety and operational studies (e.g., safety audits, signal timing optimization, work zone transportation management plans).
• Performing field observations and collecting traffic data

• Planning and design for traffic control devices (i.e., signals, signing, and pavement markings, temporary traffic control, roadway lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS))
• Supporting ITS and TSMO planning and design projects that aim to actively manage traffic using ITS field devices and central transportation management center
• Interacting with clients at project meetings and building strong relationships
• Writing technical reports and memos

Some travel will be required.

The successful candidate will have all the following:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 0-2 years of related experience

The ideal candidate will have any or all of the following:

• BS Civil or Transportation Engineering
• A passion for developing innovative solutions that improve our transportation systems

• EIT / FE Exam

• MicroStation and/or AutoCAD experience
• Traffic analysis software experience (Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS)
• Familiar with TSMO strategies

• Previous transportation related internship(s)
• Strong ability to communicate effectively
• Strong capability in writing technical reports and memos
• A valid driver's license with a positive driving record

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistant program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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