Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 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 traffic studies using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- The ideal candidate will have experience in traffic operations, studies, and analysis.
- Perform future volume development and conduct traffic analysis utilizing traffic software such as HCS and Synchro
- Conduct safety evaluations and crash assessments.
- Develop solutions to mitigate traffic deficiencies
- Assist in the preparation of conceptual layouts depicting recommended improvements
- Prepare technical memorandums and reports associated with large and medium scale traffic studies
- Independently perform Traffic Impact Studies and develop mitigation scenarios
- Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
- Strong technical writing and analytical skills
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Familiar with Highway Capacity Manual and ITE Trip Generation Manual
- Written and communication skills
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Proficient in traffic analysis software such as HCS and Synchro
- 0-5 years of experience
Preferred Experience
- EIT or PE License
- Familiar with MUTCD, AASHTO, and Highway Safety Manual
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
- Communication
- Creativity and Innovation
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Job Proficiency
- Planning and Organizing/Time Management
If Managing others, these competencies apply
- Delegation
- Managing Performance
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Attention-to-detail
- Building Relationship and Teamwork
- Communication
- Creativity and Innovation
- 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.