Traffic Civil Engineer III

Published: 6/14/2022

Construction

Job Description

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking a Traffic Civil Engineer III in our St. Louis office to support transportation projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity throughout the communities we serve.

This role is ideal for an engineer seeking expanded technical responsibility, exposure to a wide variety of transportation and development projects and continued professional growth within a collaborative Surface Transportation practice.

We are a fast-growing firm with 500+ employees across 25 offices in 10 states serving clients through our four primary business groups:

Aviation
Surface Transportation
Water Resources
Building & Site Services

CMT provides planning, environmental, design, utility, and construction observation phase services on projects in all four of these groups and more, which range from simple to complex. 

As a Traffic Engineer III, you'll collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental scientists, technicians, clients, and public and private agency partners to develop transportation solutions that enhance safety, operations, and overall system performance. You will contribute to traffic engineering studies, transportation planning efforts, roadway design projects, safety analyses, and multimodal transportation initiatives while continuing to expand your technical expertise, project delivery experience, and professional growth.

What you will do:

Support traffic engineering and transportation projects.
Prepare traffic and safety studies.
Perform traffic operations and safety analyses
Assist with roadway and multimodal transportation design
Develop technical reports, exhibits, and project deliverables
Utilize traffic engineering and design software
Participate in client meetings and project coordination activities
Collaborate with engineers, planners, and project teams
Support field reviews, data collection, and traffic observations
Contribute to project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
Support transportation planning and infrastructure initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Here is what you’ll need:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required. 
2 - 6 years of demonstrated experience in civil or transportation engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
Knowledge and experience performing traffic and safety studies
Knowledge and experience supporting roadway design projects
Knowledge and experience with traffic engineering software and analysis tools such as VISSIM and SYNCHRO
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to work both in the office and in the field as required
Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to support project, client, or stakeholder needs

Ideally, you will also have:

Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license within 24 months
Experience in MicroStation ORD
Experience in Safety (HSM) analysis
Experience with traffic signal design
Desire to develop innovative traffic engineering solutions and concept designs

Physical Requirements:

Physical demands vary depending on the specific nature of assigned projects. CMT is committed to reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities.

Office tasks: Physical requirements are minimal and include prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
Fieldwork: including but not limited to site visits, field surveys, and construction inspections could involve more physical demands such as:
- Walking, climbing, navigating uneven terrain.
- Navigating job sites and construction areas.
- Lifting and carrying equipment, tools, or other materials.
- Physical endurance to withstand varying weather conditions and long working hours.
- Travel to different locations can involve sitting for extended periods.

Elevating infrastructure, together.

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is a civil infrastructure professional services firm working with clients and their communities to shape the future, together. Our mission is to provide superior infrastructure solutions, responsive to clients’ needs and expectations, while fostering growth and development for employees. Our dedicated team of engineers, planners, scientists, and consultants work together with clients and their communities to plan, advance, deliver, and manage civil infrastructure.

At CMT, we are looking for individuals who come to us with varied perspectives, backgrounds and worldviews.

Benefits at CMT

CMT offers a generous benefits program, focused on four pillars: Health & Wellness, Work + Life Balance, Financial Heath & Retirement, and Career Development. To learn more about the CMT benefit programs, review the information on our website, Careers - CMT Infrastructure Professionals.

The expected compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 annually. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT (EEO) POLICY
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Applicants wishing to apply for an open position with CMT who require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact CMT’s Human Resources Department at akoester@cmtengr.com to request assistance. CMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS
CMT does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. Staffing and recruiting agencies, and individuals being represented by an agency, are not authorized to use this site or to submit applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. CMT is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.