Traffic Engineer – Entry Level

ENTRY-LEVEL TRAFFIC ENGINEER

Based in White Plains, New York, DTS Provident is a team of land use professionals who help clients to achieve successful and sustainable development projects. DTS Provident serves a wide range of private and public clients within the New York metropolitan area and beyond, on projects ranging from the adaptive reuse of office and institutional facilities to residential communities, mixed-use developments and recreational sites.

Our staff includes land planners, civil engineers, traffic engineers, landscape architects and engineering technology professionals with considerable experience in conceiving and implementing intelligent land use solutions. The size and organization of our firm ensures that all employees regularly interact with senior level management, interface with members of the in-house planning and design team, and can be involved in all aspects of the design and construction of our projects. With the majority of our projects in the NY metro area, we are invested in the places where we work and live. We encourage a positive work-life balance and active participation in our local communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are currently seeking energetic, thoughtful and creative individuals to become integral members of our firm and collaborate with staff, consultants, and clients on a wide range of assignments.  Bachelor of Civil or related discipline with experience in project design and development.  Candidates for this position will assist in the preparation of Traffic Impact Studies, Parking Studies, Conceptual Highway Design Plans, Highway Capacity Analysis, Traffic Signal Design, and Intersection Design.  Assistance with Municipal Engineering and Traffic Safety Studies.  Experience with Microsoft Office is required.  Experience with HCS and AutoCAD is a plus.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mid-level Traffic Engineer (0-3 years’ experience) – Responsibilities may include:

• Perform site investigations to assess and document field conditions
• Preparation of Traffic Reports and conceptual designs
• Preparation of technical specifications, reports and studies
• Effectively address regulatory comments to obtain agency approvals
• Provide effective written and oral communication with other professionals and project team members
• Meet and work with project schedules and required deliverables

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required

• Experience in Civil Engineering with a concentration in traffic and transportation engineering
• Proficiency in or aptitude to learn software:
  • Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, PowerPoint or alternative
  • AutoCAD, Land F/X, Civil 3D, ARC GIS, site lighting software
  • Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino
• Developed written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in multidisciplinary practice particularly with landscape architects, land planners and civil engineers

We offer qualified candidates a competitive salary and benefits package, the opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team, and the potential to grow professionally. Commensurate with experience, the salary range for the Entry-level Traffic Engineer position is $50,000-$75,000. Full time employees are eligible for health insurance, life insurance; sick days, holidays, personal days and vacation time; 401k program; and reimbursement for professional development activities.

If interested, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to: HR@dtsprovident.com. If selected for an interview, candidates may be asked to provide work samples or a portfolio to further demonstrate their skills and experience.