Transportation Engineer

• Synchro, TransModeler, SIDRA, HCS

Title: Transportation Engineer

Location: Cary, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: In Person / Office-Based

Industry: Transportation / Civil Engineering

Travel: Occasional travel to project sites and meetings

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and self-driven Transportation Engineer to join our growing transportation engineering team in Cary, NC. The Transportation Engineer will support a variety of transportation planning, roadway design, traffic engineering, and analysis projects. The position offers exposure to a broad range of technical assignments, including roadway design, feasibility studies, traffic forecasting, capacity analysis, traffic simulation, safety analysis, traffic engineering design, and technical report preparation. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of relevant transportation engineering project experience in one or more technical areas and a strong foundation in civil engineering principles. This position is well suited for a transportation professional who enjoys technical problem-solving, working collaboratively with project teams, learning new technologies, and contributing to transportation projects from analysis through design and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Roadway Design & Engineering

• Perform transportation and roadway engineering design tasks for a variety of projects.
• Develop and review roadway design concepts and engineering plans.
• Assist with roadway geometry, alignments, profiles, and related design elements.
• Apply appropriate engineering standards and design criteria to transportation projects.
• Support the preparation and review of roadway design plans and technical documentation.
• Evaluate existing transportation conditions and develop practical engineering solutions.

Traffic Engineering & Analysis

Perform traffic engineering analysis and design assignments, which may include:

• Traffic operations analysis, Traffic capacity analysis, Traffic forecasting, Traffic simulation and modeling, Intersection analysis, Traffic signal analysis, Traffic safety analysis, Transportation system evaluation, Level-of-service analysis, Traffic impact-related analysis, Work zone traffic control analysis and design

Feasibility Studies

• Support transportation feasibility studies and engineering evaluations.
• Analyze existing and projected transportation conditions.
• Evaluate alternative transportation and roadway solutions.
• Prepare technical findings and recommendations.
• Assist with the development of technical reports and supporting documentation.

Traffic Forecasting & Capacity Analysis

• Develop and/or review traffic forecasts.
• Perform roadway and intersection capacity analyses.
• Evaluate traffic operations under existing and future conditions.
• Analyze transportation system performance and identify operational deficiencies.
• Use traffic engineering software to model and evaluate transportation conditions.
• Prepare technical documentation supporting engineering conclusions and recommendations.

Traffic Simulation & Modeling

• Develop and review traffic models and simulations.
• Analyze traffic operations using appropriate engineering software.
• Evaluate transportation alternatives and operational improvements.
• Interpret modeling results and translate technical findings into practical recommendations.

Experience with software such as Synchro, TransModeler, SIDRA, and HCS is highly valuable.

Traffic Engineering Design

Assignments May Include The Design And Analysis Of

• Traffic signing, Pavement markings, Traffic signals, Work zone traffic control, Intersection improvements, Traffic control systems, Other transportation engineering elements

Safety Analysis

• Conduct transportation safety evaluations.
• Identify potential roadway and traffic safety concerns.
• Review crash and operational information when applicable.
• Assist with development of safety improvements.
• Incorporate safety considerations into roadway and traffic engineering designs.

Technical Reports & Documentation

• Prepare technical reports, engineering memoranda, and supporting documentation.
• Compile and interpret engineering data.
• Clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations.
• Assist with preparation of project deliverables.
• Review engineering documents for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Project & Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with engineers, planners, project managers, and other technical professionals.
• Coordinate with internal project teams to meet project schedules and deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, project stakeholders, and team members.
• Participate in project meetings as needed.
• Support multiple projects and technical assignments simultaneously.

Site Visits & Meetings

• Travel occasionally to project sites for field observations, data collection, or project coordination.
• Attend client, agency, and project meetings as required.Support field investigations and transportation-related evaluations.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant transportation engineering project experience.
• Experience in one or more transportation engineering technical areas.Demonstrated experience with roadway and/or traffic engineering design and analysis.

Relevant Experience May Include

• Roadway design, Traffic engineering, Traffic analysis, Transportation planning, Traffic forecasting, Capacity analysis, Traffic simulation, Safety analysis, Traffic signal design, Signing and pavement marking, Work zone traffic control, Transportation feasibility studies

Preferred Qualifications

• North Carolina Professional Engineer (NC PE) license.
• Ability to obtain a North Carolina PE license.
• Experience with North Carolina transportation projects.
• Experience working with public-sector transportation agencies.
• Familiarity with applicable roadway and traffic engineering standards and guidelines.
• Experience with multiple transportation engineering software platforms.

Technical Software Skills

Candidates should have proficiency in one or more roadway and/or traffic engineering design and analysis programs.

Preferred Software Experience Includes

Roadway Design

• OpenRoads Designer

Traffic & Sign Design

• GuideSIGN, AutoTURN

Traffic Simulation & Analysis

• Synchro, TransModeler, SIDRA, HCS

Candidates with strong experience in one or more of these platforms and the ability to quickly learn additional software are encouraged to apply.

Core Technical Competencies

• Transportation engineering, Civil engineering, Roadway design, Traffic engineering, Traffic operations, Traffic forecasting, Capacity analysis, Traffic simulation, Transportation modeling, Intersection analysis, Traffic signal design, Signing and pavement marking, Work zone traffic control, Roadway safety analysis, Feasibility studies, technical report writing, Engineering documentation

Communication & Professional Skills

Communication

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. The candidate must be able to clearly communicate technical information to engineers, project managers, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders.

Teamwork

The successful candidate should be a collaborative team player who can work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Problem Solving

Ability to analyze transportation problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical engineering solutions.

Adaptability

Willingness and ability to learn new engineering tools, technologies, methodologies, and job responsibilities.

Organization

Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate project documentation.

Initiative

Self-motivated approach to work with the ability to take ownership of assigned technical tasks and proactively communicate project needs.

Professional Engineer License

An NC PE license is preferred, although candidates who are not currently licensed but have the qualifications and ability to obtain their North Carolina PE are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

This is an in-person position based in Cary, NC.

The Transportation Engineer will work primarily in a professional engineering office environment while occasionally traveling to: Transportation project sites, Client offices, Agency meetings, Field investigation locations, Project meetings, Some travel may be required depending on project assignments.

Benefits

The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plan
• Competitive Compensation
• Team-oriented work environment
• Professional growth opportunities

Career Growth Opportunity

This position provides an opportunity to work with a growing transportation engineering firm and gain exposure to a broad range of technical disciplines.

The Successful Candidate Will Have Opportunities To

• Work on diverse transportation projects.
• Expand roadway and traffic engineering expertise.
• Develop advanced traffic analysis and modeling skills.
• Gain experience with multiple engineering software platforms.
• Work alongside experienced transportation professionals.
• Develop client and project-management skills.
• Pursue professional engineering licensure.
• Take on increasing technical and project responsibilities as experience grows.