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LJA · 9 hours ago

Graduate Engineer II - Traffic

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

LJA is an employee-owned company that offers opportunities for growth and collaboration. The Graduate Engineer II - Traffic role involves gaining hands-on experience in traffic studies, data analysis, and traffic engineering while working alongside experienced engineers on various projects.

Civil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Designs and develops traffic signal plans including signal layouts, phasing, timing, and coordination to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists

Assist in conducting traffic impact studies, signal warrant analyses, and corridor evaluations

Collect, process, and analyze traffic data including volume counts, speed studies, and crash data

Support the development of traffic models using tools such as Synchro, HCS, and VISSIM

Prepare technical reports, figures, and presentations for clients and stakeholders

Conduct field visits and site assessments as needed

Collaborate with project managers and senior engineers to support project delivery

Qualification

Traffic engineering principlesTraffic data analysisTraffic modeling softwareMicrosoft ExcelEngineer Intern certificationAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field

Engineer Intern (EI) certification required or in progress

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

2+ yrs experience with traffic engineering principles and software

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic GIS tools

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced consulting environment

Ability to build strong relationships

Preferred

Internship or academic project experience involving FDOT standards or Florida-based transportation projects

Exposure to FDOT's Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM) or Plans Preparation Manual (PPM) is a plus

Benefits

Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.

Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.

Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.

Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.

Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.

Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.

Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.

Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

Company

LJA

Glassdoor4.2

Employee-Owned. Client Focused. LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm.

Founded in 1972

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.lja.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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