Description

Company Description:

Fast growing Engineering firm in Austin, Texas has an immediate opening for an EIT position for our dynamic, positive and high-energy work environment. We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Each member of our firm is a team player and adds to our culture of integrity. Proactive, self-motivated individuals will find a good fit here.

• The Traffic & ITS EIT will perform engineering work in the field of transportation engineering. The work performed may include (but not be limited to) the following:
  • Traffic level of service and safety analysis;
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) plans;
  • Communication network plans;
  • Roadway lighting plans;
  • Traffic signal plans;
  • Traffic signal timing plans;
  • Traffic impact analyses;
  • Traffic management plans / traffic control plans;
  • Signing and pavement marking plans
  • ADA design
  • Data collection
  • Report writing
  • Other technical assignments as steps toward professional development and registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Depending on experience and capabilities, the candidate may also perform roundabout analysis and modeling, corridor studies, and long-range transportation planning duties.
• The candidate will write and edit technical reports and engineering studies.
• The candidate will coordinate with engineers and technical staff to ensure that the projects' needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
• The candidate will regularly utilize standard office tools and software such as Microsoft Office.
• The candidate will regularly perform CAD drafting in Microstation.
• The candidate will regularly perform traffic signal timing analysis in Synchro. Depending upon experience and capabilities, other traffic modeling software such as VISSIM, HCS, TORUS, or SIDRA may be utilized.
• The candidate will utilize photometric analysis software such as AGi32.
• Field work may be required.
• Limited overnight travel (less than one day per month on average) may be required.

Requirements

• Completion of a four (4) year college level academic program in Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Course work with emphasis in disciplines related to transportation engineering within the four year program is preferred.
• Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred.
• Experience with standard computer software such as Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is required.
• Experience with Microstation CAD software and traffic analysis software is preferred.
• Experience with and knowledge of photometric analysis procedures and software is preferred.
• Experience with and knowledge of basic computer networking design (fiber optic, copper, and wireless) is preferred.

The successful candidate will also possess the following personal attributes:

• Ability to work in groups;
• Flexibility with respect to work load and type of work assigned;
• Good communication skills, both oral and written;
• Ability to multi-task and manage work loads within the constraints of project delivery schedules;
• Attentiveness to detail;
• Willingness to learn new skills;
• Ability to work with multiple project managers;
• Self-motivated to identify and execute improvements to the firm's business procedures;
• Drive to grow as a professional.

The work will be performed in office and construction environments. The successful candidate will have the ability to perform the following activities:

• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing and data entry.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, standing and lifting such as when conducting on-site inspections.
• May be subject to exposure to moving traffic, exhaust and extreme weather conditions.
• Some extended hours/shifts may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Prior to beginning employment, candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Because this position requires travel to work sites, a valid driver's license is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer