Traffic Engineer @ PBS Engineering and Environmental

PBS Engineering and Environmental is a nationally recognized leader in creative and sustainable solutions that are driven by our strong commitment to quality and community. Our multi-disciplinary consulting services include civil engineering, environmental services, natural resources, landscape architecture, industrial hygiene, and land surveying in both the private and public sector.

In 2024, PBS joined Apex Companies, LLC, a national multidisciplinary and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, and infrastructure. This partnership created a combined team of more than 1,400 staff with the resources to serve all 50 states.

Learn more about what it’s like to work with us: pbsusa.com/careers

We are currently seeking to add a Traffic Engineer to our dynamic team in Vancouver, Washington.

$80,000-110,000/annually, full time with benefits.

PBS is a full-service engineering firm that provides cross discipline learning experiences for our junior engineers work directly with our broad service line including water resources, roadway design, civil site design, environmental, structural design, landscape architecture, geotechnical engineering, and survey.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
3+ years’ experience in general Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) certificate, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Experience working within a team setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Authorized to work in the United States
Valid driver’s license

Desirable Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P.E) License
Familiarity with related codes and standards of such organizations as AASHTO, FHWA, ODOT, and WSDOT
Familiarity with local agency standards within Oregon and Washington
Experience with HCS, Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, VISUM, EMME, TransCAD, or similar traffic modeling and analysis software
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microstation, or similar drafting software
Experience with GIS platforms or mapping software
Experience with technical writing (a sample may be requested)
Proficiency with preparing and modifying spreadsheet calculations

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform traffic engineering analysis and safety evaluations at intersections and along roadways
Prepare trip generation and trip distribution calculations
Prepare technical reports and documentation
Perform traffic engineering design tasks such as signing and striping, traffic signal, and illumination
Effectively self-manage multiple assignments and prioritize with input from project managers
Maintain active communication with team members
Collaborate in a fast-paced environment
Exercise flexibility and creativity in project approaches
Periodically perform a variety of skilled professional tasks, manually or by use of computer-assisted equipment

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Why PBS?

PBS understands that our people are our greatest resource, and we value their personal and professional growth. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion create an environment that fosters this growth and where people can build fulfilling, diverse, long-term careers. We provide project opportunities large enough to propel your career, while honoring the work-life balance and unique contributions that make our success possible.

Our mid-range size allows generous benefits, while maintaining the relaxed atmosphere, flexible scheduling, and individual attention that make our offices great places to work. At PBS, our multi-disciplinary teams foster unity and collaboration within our communities as well as a deep commitment to our clients.

PBS Benefits

Qualifying employee benefits may include:

Immediate 401(k) eligibility with employer match
Medical, dental/orthodontic, vision, alternative/naturopathic care
Family-building benefits
FSA, HSA, and DCA
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Wellness and cell phone stipend
Tuition reimbursement, sponsored certifications, and professional development
Donation matching
PTO and paid holidays, bereavement leave
Annual and merit bonuses
Paid volunteer hours

PBS is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that values diversity in our workplace. To learn more, please visit our Affirmative Action Plan on our website.

POLICY FOR THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

PBS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any resume submitted to any employee(s) of PBS without an agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of PBS. Resumes sent to any employee(s) other than PBS internal recruiting staff, even if a contract is in place, will be considered unsolicited. In either case, PBS will not pay a placement fee.

PBS will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the PBS Talent Acquisition team.

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