DEA is hiring a full time Transportation/Traffic Engineer-in-Training to work on transportation engineering and planning related projects in our Smart Mobility practice. The responsibilities include data collection and analysis, technical evaluation, assist on traffic design and operations, and documentation of findings for project involving all modes of transportation. This position will support work in the Oregon Smart Mobility group in Portland and Salem, OR. Working from another DEA office may be considered.

Responsibilities will be diverse and include but are not limited to the following:

• Working with diverse project teams on all aspects of projects, including project set-up, data collection, data analysis, documentation, quality review and quality assurance, project coordination/organization, etc.
• Preparing Traffic engineering designs (signing and striping, signals, temporary traffic control) for roadway, transit and ADA projects
• Developing Illumination and ITS design for transportation projects
• Preparing transportation data requests, data analysis spreadsheets, traffic analysis models, analysis methodology memorandums, summary reports, informational graphics, cost estimates, and designs for projects.
• Learning to develop and complete multimodal traffic impact analysis, traffic operations analysis, travel demand analysis, traffic signal operations, corridor studies, ITS plans and Transportation System Plans
• Developing data summaries, graphics, documents and presentations
• Supporting project managers and task leads on multi-discipline projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning or related field
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, or plans to pursue certification
• Coursework in traffic engineering, transportation evaluation or Transportation design
• 0-3 years of professional engineering experience
• Experience with design software such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Desire to work in the Transportation Engineering and Planning field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Experience with other design software such as Civil 3D, Guide Sign, AGi32, Infraworks, ConceptStation, etc
• Experience with transportation analysis programs such as HCM, Synchro, Sidra, VISSIM, or VISUM
• Experience in programming or scripting with programs like R or Python
• Experience in GIS, database management, or data analysis
• Experience with safety evaluations tools such IHSDM and ISATe safety evaluation

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule with hybrid work schedules
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 and is based on applicable experience

Transportation Jobs with DEA

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today's transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow's growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on four markets: Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering.