Associate Traffic Engineer

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California
Office
R174830
Engineering
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Job Description:

Opportunity :

Our Parsons  San Diego , California office is now hiring for an Associate Traffic Engineer  to join our team! In this role you will get to support various traffic systems  design engineering projects in the State of California . This role can be hybrid remote ( meaning working from home 1-2 days per week), but does require reporting to the local office 3 days per week. This role is open to new or recent graduates from a Degreed Civil Engineering program with a preferred focus in Traffic or Transportation Engineering

What You'll Be Doing:

  • You will perform a variety of basic engineering support assignments that require a fundamental knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques. 
  • This role  will focus on supporting traffic engineering studies, to include activities such as volume forecasting and capacity analysis, utilizing tools and training gained either in studies or via prior internship training.
  • This role will support clients such as Caltrans in California and primarily other regional city and county clients as well.
  • Will utilize analysis  software such as Synchro and Vissim.
  • You will utilize a CAD workstation to prepare engineering drawings consisting of basic arrangements, layouts, as-builts, etc., from rough sketches and/or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures. 
  • Will compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings
  • Assignments are designed to help you develop a practical knowledge of the highway engineering discipline.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • A 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
  • A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering is desirable, but not required.
  • Prior internships in traffic engineering is highly desirable
  • Prior classwork training with  traffic engineering focus is highly preferred
  • Literate in PC software, a working knowledge of CAD, and other computer software used to complete design assignments.
  • Any work experience with traffic systems analysis is a plus

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Solid aptitude for learning and applying  basic transportation engineering systems design
  • Some experience with Autocad or Microstation or Synchro and Vissim is desirable
  • Good verbal communication skills

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $26.25 - $45.96

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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