Jacobs · 1 day ago
Transportation/Traffic Engineer
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. The Transportation/Traffic Engineer will play a key role in redefining how people and goods move by leading traffic engineering and transportation planning projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
Lead traffic engineering and transportation planning projects focused on intersections, freeways, and arterial corridors
Conduct traffic operations and safety studies using tools like Synchro, VISSIM, and HCM/HSM methodologies
Develop traffic control devices, traffic signal design, signing and pavement marking design, plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic designs incorporating traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans
Preparing plans using design software such as CADD, OpenRoads Designer, and MicroStation
Prepare and present high-quality technical reports to clients in both virtual and in-person settings
Apply a multimodal lens to every project—accounting for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and drivers across diverse environments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
EIT certification
Experience in traffic engineering and analysis, preferably 4-6 years' experience
Hands-on experience with Synchro, VISSIM, HCS, Sidra, or similar tools
Proven ability to lead on-call tasks and collaborate with VDOT and other clients
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation planning, and operations analysis
Proficiency in traffic modeling and simulation tools
Strong communication skills for client engagement and project presentations
Excellent writing skills
Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
PTOE certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
A 401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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