Entry Level Traffic Engineer - job 1 of 2

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a motivated Entry Level Traffic Engineer in our Fairfax, VA office.  This position is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual and includes flexible work hours and the ability for part-time telework.  This position offers tremendous potential for career advancement in a highly collaborative environment, while working on broad range of project types for local and national transportation clients.  Projects will range from local community-focused safety and multimodal projects to large freeway improvement projects. Primary responsibilities will be performing traffic engineering design and analysis related to traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, lighting, work zone traffic control, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and traffic operational analyses.  Applicants must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in groups. 

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include design and analysis for various traffic related tasks as noted above, working in a team environment, and collaborating with roadway, structures, hydraulics, and environmental groups within our Transportation business unit.  The Candidate may also prepare design and cost estimates, meet with clients, and assist in proposal development.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering or related
• 0-3 years’ experience
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using CADD (MicroStation or AutoCAD)
• Ability to work in a team environment

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*All recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Program Information

As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0-2 years of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

• Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
• Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
• Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.