Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking a Traffic Study Senior Design Engineer to join the Traffic department in the Newark, Delaware office. The Newark office is in a convenient location and easy to access from not just within Delaware but also from the neighboring states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. The Traffic Study Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for traffic studies and analysis.  This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification. 

Position summary: Responsible for engineering traffic studies using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks in the traffic engineering field through applications of relevant design criteria, standards, and processes
• Perform volume development and conduct traffic analysis utilizing traffic software such as HCS and Synchro
• Perform various traffic engineering studies such as determining the need for traffic signals
• Conduct safety evaluations and crash assessments
• Assist with problem-solving requiring basic theories and engineering fundamentals
• Assist in the preparation of conceptual layouts depicting recommended improvements
• Prepare technical memorandums and reports associated with large and medium scale traffic studies
• Assist with field work as needed, including data collection and reviews of traffic operations
• Actively participate in meetings with traffic engineering staff and clients regarding projects
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and communication skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related coursework in Traffic or Transportation Engineering 
• EIT certificate or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
• 2+ years of related experience outside of coursework
• Basic experience in CAD (i.e. Microstation or AutoCAD)
• Basic experience with traffic analysis software such as HCS and Synchro
• Familiar with Highway Capacity Manual and ITE Trip Generation 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 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.