Traffic/Transportation Engineer

Company: Jacobs
Location: Herndon
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.
Your Impact:
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
In our transportation work, that means developing and implementing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. As part of this vision, Jacobs is leading the charge on transportation innovation within our Transportation team.
As our infrastructure ages and the world population increases, Jacobs' worldwide staff of professionals use new technology and expertise to develop innovative solutions to address future transportation demand.
We are looking for a collaborative Transportation/ Traffic Engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic Advanced Mobility (AM) group of about 50 transportation planners, traffic / ITS engineers and operations specialists with a wide variety of talent and experience. When you join us, you'll take a leading role on transportation planning projects and traffic engineering through traffic safety and operational improvement studies for intersections, freeways and arterial corridors.
This role will require a thorough understanding of traffic analysis, intersection signal timing, design and operations. You'll utilize your expertise through managing tasks involving traffic simulation and signal optimization to reduce congestion (using Synchro, VISSIM, VISUM, HCS, Sidra or related software). Additionally, you'll develop multi-modal solutions which consider all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users of all ages and abilities. As a key member of the team, you'll manage or support projects involving transportation technology including innovative, technology-driven approaches to serving transportation agency's evolving needs.
At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
Here's What You'll Need:
--- Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
--- Professional Engineering (PE) License in the Commonwealth of Virginia
--- Substantial years' experience in traffic engineering and transportation planning
--- Experience using Synchro, VISSIM, VISUM , HCS, Sidra or related software
--- Ability to lead multiple tasks and work independently
--- Able to collaborate and contribute to a diverse and multi-disciplinary team
--- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
--- Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
--- Experience presenting at public meetings as part of project outreach
Ideally, you'll also have:
--- PTOE certification
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and supplemental language (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf) .
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

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