What We Offer:
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
Position Description:
We are looking for a Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation team to improve infrastructure in our Michigan or Ohio offices. Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Two or more years of experience in transportation and/or roadway related design projects is required, as is two to ten years of related experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning. A professional license, or the ability to obtain one, is required. Knowledge of Synchro, Microstation and/or AutoCad design software is required. Excellent technical writing, organization and communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work well with others. A flexible hybrid-remote/office work schedule is available.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Prepare traffic impact studies and intersection capacity analyses utilizing the latest software programs such as Synchro, SimTraffic, and/or VISSIM
- Perform safety analyses including analyzing crash data, identifying safety deficiencies, and recommending mitigation measures
- Collaborate with other disciplines on multimodal transportation infrastructure planning and design, and implement Complete Streets guidance on projects
- Design traffic control measures such as multimodal signing, pavement markings, and maintenance of traffic plans
- Design traffic signals for Michigan/Ohio DOT and local agencies, including signal layouts, wiring diagrams, utility coordination, and plan preparation
- Perform site reviews, field data collection, and prepare summaries and evaluations of data.
- Prepare reports and technical memos
- Assist with a wide variety of projects including corridor projects, intersection improvements, commercial and industrial site development, and other transportation infrastructure.
- Maintain a safe working environment
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Skills/Experience:
- Two or more years of experience in transportation and/or roadway related design projects required
- Two to ten years of traffic engineering and/or transportation planning (or related) experience required
- Professional Engineering license or on track to obtain a PE license required
- Experience with transportation projects required
- Knowledge of Synchro software required
- Knowledge of Microstation and/or AutoCad design software required
- Strong written and verbal skills required
About Wade Trim:
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.
Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at
http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
