Entry Level Traffic Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Traffic Engineer in Charleston, WV. The role involves collaborating on traffic solutions, performing field observations, and learning traffic engineering subdisciplines. Candidates should have a civil engineering degree and a valid driver's license, with some travel required. The company values employee well-being, offers career growth opportunities, and promotes a flexible work culture.
Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm. Our planning, design, and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure, and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for an Entry Level Traffic Engineer to grow our Traffic Engineering Advanced Mobility group in West Virginia.

Responsibilities include:
• Collaborating with Mead & Hunt’s nationally recognized transportation professionals to develop and deliver traffic solutions that address community needs and accomplish stakeholder objectives.
• Performing field observations and collecting traffic data.
• Learning and becoming proficient in at least one of the following traffic engineering subdisciplines:
• Traffic safety assessments to identify rural and urban roadway safety issues and recommend short-term and long-term improvements.
• Design of traffic control devices that include signing, markings, signals, lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) using CAD software.
• Traffic operations analysis using the HCM and other advanced modeling tools to evaluate alternative and sustainable transportation improvements.
• Signal timing optimization and implementation to reduce congestion and improve safety for all roadway users.
• ITS concept operations planning and Systems Engineering.
• Preparing design plans, technical reports, and presentations.
• Developing familiarity with the federal, state, and local design and analysis standards & guidelines.

A valid driver’s license and some travel will be required.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:
• A passion to contribute to innovative solutions that improve our transportation systems.
• Passed FE exam.
• Micro Station and/or AutoCAD experience.
• Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS analysis experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

At Mead & Hunt, we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?
• Strong Company Culture that Prioritizes Employees’ Well-being & Success.
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities.
• Employee-Owned Firm.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company.
• Impressive Benefits Package.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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