Entry Level Traffic and Transportation Engineer

About the Role

We continue to expand our industry-leading traffic engineering and transportation planning practice known for its technical process, innovative solutions, and dedication to client satisfaction. We are seeking an entry-level traffic and transportation engineer to help drive the next generation of transportation solutions throughout the Connecticut area. Our staff is exposed to a diverse variety of regional, state and municipal planning and engineering projects. The successful candidate will support traffic engineering design and planning projects located primarily in Connecticut for AKRF’s Traffic and Transportation group located in Hamden, CT. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of the region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide traffic planning, design, and engineering services
• Prepare studies to address multi-modal transportation issues, including those related to vehicular traffic, public transportation, pedestrian flow, street user safety, and parking.
• Conduct field visits and oversee data collection efforts
• Prepare designs for proposed roadway, intersection, and pedestrian facility improvements
• Coordinate internally with planners, engineers, and related professionals
• Prepare written and presentation materials
• Participate in professional organizations
• Strong desire to learn and apply knowledge to develop solutions

Essential Requirements:

• 0-2 years of experience in traffic engineering and/or planning.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or transportation.
• E.I.T. Certification or ability to obtain such
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel; CAD (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, OpenRoads Designer, and Microstation) and GIS experience is a plus.
• Experience with traffic analysis software (i.e. Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, etc.) a plus.
• Familiarity with CTDOT guidelines and standards.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Compensation

Compensation will range from $75k to $85k, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.