About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

You will join the Traffic Engineering team supporting planning, analysis, and design projects across the mid‑Atlantic and national markets. Typical responsibilities include:

• Perform traffic operations and safety analyses and prepare clear technical reports and presentations
• Support design of traffic control measures: traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, roadway and parking lighting, and work zone traffic control
• Prepare contract documents (plans, specifications, quantity takeoffs) for traffic signal, signing/marking, ITS, and MOT work
• Develop and apply microsimulation and network models (Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, VISUM) to evaluate alternatives
• Use MicroStation and/or AutoCAD to produce and QA plan sheets and details
• Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams, clients, and permitting agencies; present findings to stakeholders
• Assist with field data collection and on‑site client work as required

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications for consideration:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• 0–4 years of relevant experience in transportation/traffic engineering (internships count)
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple assignments
• Positive, team‑oriented attitude and willingness to learn
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

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Preferred / Technical Skills

• Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, and/or VISUM modeling experience
• Traffic signal timing and ITS device experience
• Work zone traffic control design and maintenance of traffic (MOT) practices
• Traffic safety analysis (e.g., crash analysis, countermeasure development)
• Experience preparing contract plans and specifications

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual pay range: $70,000 – $125,000 (good‑faith estimate). Market data on the posting shows an estimated annual salary near $123,000.
• Benefits package highlights:
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Competitive salary and leave accrual
  • Healthcare, group life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Employee assistance and parental leave programs

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Application Details & Logistics

• Employment Type: Full‑time, onsite (Fairfax, VA) with possible client site assignments in the mid‑Atlantic region (PA, MD, DE, VA) and nationally.
• Required at application: resume and current (or most recent) school transcript.
• Note on third‑party submissions: this role is managed via Careertakes for a confidential client; please follow the application instructions provided on the Careertakes listing.
• Visa sponsorship: Our client requires applicants to be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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