Traffic Engineer

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a dynamic Traffic Engineer to join our world class transportation team in Birmingham, AL. As Traffic Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on signature projects with local and state entities. You will also be part of growing team of traffic and transportation professionals. Join us!

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and simple tests.
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design.
• elements for engineering works.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements 

• BA/BS + (4) four years of demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain one in within (6) six months of start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Traffic Engineering.
• Experience in supporting business development activities including preparing project proposals and firm marketing.
• Experience in traffic operational analysis including traffic projections, analysis, and simulation; traffic safety analysis, traffic signal warrants, traffic signal and pedestrian crossing control system analysis, and design; and traffic signing and pavement marking analysis and design.
• Experience in task/project management, staff oversight, application and development of technical skills, and experience working directly with internal and external clients.
• Experience in mentorship and development of traffic engineering interns and / or new graduate staff.
• Familiar with or knowledge of: Synchro, VISSIM, MicroStation, or other similar applications.
• Proficient with standard Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Relocation is not available for this role.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $130,000.00

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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