Traffic Design Engineer

Traffic Engineering

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary 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.

Position summary: We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Engineer (EI) passionate about roadway safety, innovative technologies, and improving transportation for all users in our communities. You'll work directly on FDOT and County safety studies, traffic operational studies, RSAs, pedestrian/bicycle safety reviews, intersection evaluations, and traffic design. Responsible for supporting transportation traffic and safety engineering projects using knowledge of general engineering principles, crash analysis fundamentals, and problem-solving skills. This position will assist in interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments related to traffic studies and design, safety studies, safety design improvements, and field evaluations for local and state agency clients.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Assist with multidisciplinary traffic and safety studies, including Road Safety Audits (RSAs), Intersection Control Evaluations (ICE), corridor safety reviews, and site-specific safety assessments.
• Perform crash data analysis, including identification of crash patterns, contributing factors, and systemic risk conditions.
• Support the use of AI-based near-miss and conflict analytics, drone imagery, video review tools, or other digital technologies (training provided).
• Assist with evaluation and recommendation of FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures and Safe System Approach solutions.
• Assist with traffic operational reviews (speed data, pedestrian/bicycle counts, sight distance checks, lighting evaluations, etc.).
• Analyze survey reports, maps, as-builts, aerial imagery, and safety datasets to develop feasible design or countermeasure recommendations.
• Perform design computations for signing & pavement markings, traffic control plans, geometric improvements, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, and minor roadway design.
• Assist in designing safety and traffic improvement concepts consistent with FDOT, county, and national guidelines.
• Assist with developing quantities and cost estimates related to safety countermeasures and minor traffic design improvements.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents, exhibits, and technical memoranda for safety studies, traffic and safety design recommendations, and construction documents.
• Participate in field reviews to collect safety observations, verify site constraints, and document conditions.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Proficient in discipline-specific software such as AutoCAD, OpenRoads, and GIS tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to prepare clear tables, charts, and technical summaries.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for preparing traffic studies and safety reports and presenting findings.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0-5 years of experience in civil engineering, transportation/traffic engineering, or roadway safety.

Preferred Experience

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Coursework, internship, or project experience involving traffic engineering, transportation safety, roadway design, or crash analysis.
• Experience with FDOT, county transportation departments, or related safety programs.
• Familiarity with any of the following (training provided):
• Crash analysis tools (e.g., Signal 4, Numetric, CARTS, SAFETY software)
• GIS mapping (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS)
• Traffic analysis or modeling tools
• Exposure to RSAs, ICEs, speed studies, TEM, MUTS, or multimodal safety reviews.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 90% 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.

Office and field balance is project dependent. Field reviews may require short site visits to observe roadway operations, collect safety data, or document conditions at intersections, corridors, and pedestrian/bicycle facilities. On occasion, field work may be conducted in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) 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.