Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #59 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: JMT is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to join the Syracuse, New York office. The Design Engineer is responsible for general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute assignments.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Work with project team through detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
• Perform traffic engineering design including signing and pavement marking, signals, lighting, maintenance of traffic, detours and traffic control and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
• Work with project team to prepare and compile contract plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E).
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan project
• Perform traffic safety and traffic analysis studies based on the Highway Capacity Manual and software tools (Synchro, HCS, and/or VISSIM).
• Perform alternative studies, multimodal studies including pedestrian and bicycles.
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
• Assist with writing technical reports
• Assist with field work as needed, including data collection and review of traffic operations

• Proficiency using a PC Office Suite (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Outlook)

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ABET/ETAC)
• 3-5 years’ experience
• Active motor vehicle driver’s license
• Experience working with CADD software (Bentley preferred)
• Experience working with modeling software (Synchro, HCS, Vissim, Visual, AGI32)

Preferred Experience

• Engineer-in-training certification
• Related experience in traffic design and/or analysis
• Experience working with local clients at the city, county and state level

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) may be required as needed.

Job Competencies

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Attention-to-detail
• Building Relationships & Teamwork
• Communication
• Creativity and Innovation
• Dependability
• Job Proficiency
• Planning and Organizing/Time Management
• Familiarity with New York State Department of Transportation project development & deliverables
• Familiarity with New York State Department of Transportation CADD Software & Standards

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.