Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner

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Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner (Entry Level)

Overview:

The Junior Traffic Engineer / Transportation Planner will support a variety of traffic engineering, planning, and applied technology projects under the direct supervision of senior staff. This entry-level position is designed for fresh graduates who bring a strong academic foundation, sharp analytical skills, and a genuine interest in leveraging data and emerging technologies to solve real-world transportation challenges. This role offers hands-on exposure to FDOT project delivery, traffic operations, systems planning, and innovative decision-support tools, providing an excellent foundation for a career in consulting

Key Responsibilities

Traffic Engineering & Operations

• Assist in traffic data collection, reduction, and analysis (vehicle counts, speed studies, turning movement counts, pedestrian and bicycle counts).
• Support traffic impact studies, corridor studies, and intersection analyses using industry-standard software (Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM).
• Prepare fundamental traffic signal warrant analyses, sight distance evaluations, and capacity/level-of-service assessments.
• Contribute data and sections to the development of Traffic Engineering Studies and Traffic Operations reports for FDOT and local agency clients.

Transportation Planning & Systems Analysis

• Support travel demand modeling efforts by assisting with model validation inputs, data assembly, and routine scenario analysis.
• Assist in subarea studies, corridor planning, and Systems Planning tasks including SIS and freight analyses.
• Help prepare draft technical memoranda, planning reports, and presentations for agency stakeholders and public involvement processes.

Project Support & Deliverables

• Prepare high-quality technical figures, tables, charts, and report sections.
• Coordinate closely with project managers and senior engineers to meet deadlines and learn company standards.
• Participate in site visits, field data collection activities, and client meetings as a developmental opportunity.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation consistent with firm QA/QC standards.

Who are you:

Education and Experience

• Experience: Entry-level (0–3 years of experience). Prior internship or co-op experience at a transportation engineering/planning firm or a public transportation agency (FDOT, MPO, municipality) is a significant plus.
• Master of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering (with a Transportation focus), Transportation Engineering, or Transportation Planning is highly preferred for fresh graduates.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline with relevant project/coursework.

• Skills: Exposure to traffic analysis and/or modeling tools beyond standard classroom theory is an asset.

Professional Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working across disciplines and seniority levels.
• Intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn new tools, methods, and technologies.