Entry Level Traffic and Transportation Engineer

About the Role

We continue to expand our industry-leading traffic engineering and transportation planning practice known for its technical process, innovative solutions, and dedication to client satisfaction. We are seeking an entry-level traffic and transportation engineer to help drive the next generation of transportation solutions throughout the tri-state area. Our staff is also exposed to diverse experiences in working with leads from our Hamden, CT office in a broad range of regional, state and municipal planning and engineering projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide traffic planning, design, and engineering services
• Prepare studies to address multi-modal transportation issues, including those related to vehicular traffic, public transportation, pedestrian flow, street user safety, and parking, on behalf of City agencies and property developers
• Conduct field visits and oversee data collection efforts
• Perform conceptual design for proposed roadway and pedestrian facility improvements
• Coordinate internally with planners, engineers, scientists, and related professionals
• Prepare written and presentation materials
• Participate in professional organizations

Essential Requirements:

• 0-3 years of experience in traffic engineering
• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering.
• E.I.T. Certification or Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain such
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel; GIS and/or CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation, OpenRoads).
• Experience with traffic analysis software (i.e. Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, etc.) a plus.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Compensation

Compensation will range from $75k - $85K, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

Work Authorization Disclaimer

Applicants should be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time they apply. Please note that AKRF is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.