DEA is hiring a full time Transportation/Traffic Engineer-in-Training to work on transportation engineering and planning related projects in our Smart Mobility practice. The responsibilities include data collection and analysis, technical evaluation, assist on traffic design and operations, and documentation of findings for project involving all modes of transportation. This position will support work in the Oregon Smart Mobility group in Portland and Salem, OR. Working from another DEA office may be considered.
Responsibilities will be diverse and include but are not limited to the following:
Working with diverse project teams on all aspects of projects, including project set-up, data collection, data analysis, documentation, quality review and quality assurance, project coordination/organization, etc.
Preparing Traffic engineering designs (signing and striping, signals, temporary traffic control) for roadway, transit and ADA projects
Developing Illumination and ITS design for transportation projects
Preparing transportation data requests, data analysis spreadsheets, traffic analysis models, analysis methodology memorandums, summary reports, informational graphics, cost estimates, and designs for projects.
Learning to develop and complete multimodal traffic impact analysis, traffic operations analysis, travel demand analysis, traffic signal operations, corridor studies, ITS plans and Transportation System Plans
Developing data summaries, graphics, documents and presentations
Supporting project managers and task leads on multi-discipline projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning or related field
Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, or plans to pursue certification
Coursework in traffic engineering, transportation evaluation or Transportation design
0-3 years of professional engineering experience
Experience with design software such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
Desire to work in the Transportation Engineering and Planning field
Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Additional Qualifications
Experience with other design software such as Civil 3D, Guide Sign, AGi32, Infraworks, ConceptStation, etc
Experience with transportation analysis programs such as HCM, Synchro, Sidra, VISSIM, or VISUM
Experience in programming or scripting with programs like R or Python
Experience in GIS, database management, or data analysis
Experience with safety evaluations tools such IHSDM and ISATe safety evaluation
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
Support for continuing education and training opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule with hybrid work schedules
Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
Anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 and is based on applicable experience
Transportation Jobs with DEA
The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today’s transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow’s growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on four markets: Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering.