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Job Description:

Traffic Engineer II – Road & Highway Traffic Systems – Atlanta,Georgia

Opportunity :

Parsons is now hiring a Traffic Engineer-II with a passion for innovation and solving complex problems to join our team in our Atlanta - Peachtree Corners office.

Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We need our engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environment and who have exceptional communication, analytical and management skills.

Our Traffic Engineer- II performs conventional and moderately-complex engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline. The Engineer at this level is proficient in the utilization of standard engineering theories and practices, and Company procedures. Qualified candidates should have a familiarity with MUTCD and AASHTO ; HCM and HCS ; Synchro/Sim Traffic Software and similar analysis tools; Traffic Signal design ; and signal timing development tools. Candidate will also need the ability to prepare traffic impact studies; develop and assess design and/or operational alternatives; and develop Transportation Management Plans (TMPs ) in accordance with local, state and federal policies and requirements. Willingness to travel to supplier, client, or construction site locations, is expected. This role can also be hired at a more experienced Senior Traffic Engineer level as well, predicated upon experience.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of engineers and technicians designing and producing a variety of traffic engineering projects.
• The responsibilities will include assisting in analysis, design and implementation of projects such as traffic impact studies, traffic operations studies, capacity analysis, traffic signal design, signal timing, signing, striping, and traffic control plans.
• Working knowledge of traffic analysis and simulation software ( Synchro, HCS, VISSIM) is essential.
• Provides support for other engineering activities as required. May supervise one or more subordinates and provide input regarding performance.
• May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a lead engineer for a specific discipline on a small to intermediate-size project.
• Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.

Qualifications:

• 5 years or more as a traffic/transportation engineer experience with hands-on traffic simulation using software programs such as TTS, GGHM, etc
• Background in performing traffic counts, travel time runs and roadway element inventories.
• Proficient working knowledge of, and strong hands-on experience with, major types of technical analyses (including travel demand forecasting, preferably with tour/activity-based modeling, as well as GIS/databases, programming in C/Python, etc.)
• Exposure to transportation issues in a greater metropolitan region and ability to work with stakeholders
• Bachelors degree in Civil engineering or a related Degree from an accredited institution
• PE Registration is preferred.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

A full-service engineering and construction firm, we work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!