Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023.   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is excited to announce we are actively searching for an entry-level Traffic Engineer to join our award-winning team in our Towson, MD office. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform evaluations, investigations, and design in traffic engineering including signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, Maintenance of Traffic, and ITS.


• Perform analyses in traffic engineering including capacity, Level of Service, queuing and delay.


• Document and report all processes and results.


• Assist in the preparation of plans, drafting, and computations.


• Perform field observations of traffic operations, roadway geometry, and existing conditions.


• Preparation of displays and graphics for client and public meetings.


• Assist with the design and development of a complete set of construction documents including the coordination required with other disciplines.


• Assist with the coordination of subconsultants’ work.


• Write and prepare project specifications.


• Prepare construction cost estimates.


• Assist with and prepare technical memoranda and reports for traffic engineering such as Traffic Impact Studies, Traffic Safety Studies, Transportation Management Plans, and Maintenance of Traffic Alternatives Analyses.


• Assist with traffic data collection as necessary.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.


• 0 to 5 years’ experience in Traffic Engineering.


• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization.


• Strong written and communication skills for report writing.


• Ability to handle multiple assignments.


• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgement capabilities.


• Experience in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).


• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.


• Experience with traffic analysis software such as HCS and Sidra.


• Experience with traffic modeling software such as Synchro or Vissim.


• Experience with lighting photometric analysis software such as AGi32 or Visual Lighting.

Work Environment: 

Work is performed on-site in our Towson corporate offices; occasional overtime may be required. Remote work schedule allowed with approval from department head.  Work is mostly indoors with some outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.  Travel sometimes required.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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