Entry Level Traffic Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Posted

9/5/2026

Employment

Full time

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Core responsibilities

The role involves performing traffic studies, collecting field data, and conducting safety evaluations to develop traffic mitigation solutions. You will also prepare technical reports and learn to design traffic control devices using CAD software.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program. Proficiency in traffic analysis software like HCS and Synchro, along with strong technical writing and analytical skills, is required.

Key skills

Traffic analysisHCSSynchroTechnical writingAnalytical skillsCAD softwareTraffic control devices designSafety evaluationsCrash assessmentsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skills

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.

Industry

Civil Engineering

Employees

2,701

Type

Privately Held

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

JMT is an employee owned, multi-disciplined firm offering a full array of planning, design, and construction phase consulting services for infrastructure projects throughout the United States and its territories since 1971. Our client base consists of federal, state, and local government agencies as well as many private institutions, commercial, and industrial clients. We provide complete solutions for the following markets: Buildings & Facilities Federal Programs Transportation Utilities JMT’s staff consists of engineers, architects, planners, environmental specialists, and construction professionals who are involved in every phase of project development to ensure the success of every project. We provide a wide variety of services which encompass: Architecture & Interior Design Condition Assessment & Inspection Design Environmental & Sustainable Solutions Information Technology Planning Program & Construction Management Surveys & Mapping Our approach to projects is to use our imagination to envision all the possibilities, use innovation in all the solutions developed, attain involvement of all stakeholders, and produce projects that have immediate impact, making a definitive difference to all users. JMT is an ISO 9001: 2015 certified firm and is currently ranked No. 45 on Engineering News-Record's list of "The Top 500 Design Firms"​. Please visit us at www.jmt.com. Looking to join JMT? Visit us at www.jmt.com/careers for opportunities.

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Job categories

EngineeringTransportationConsulting

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position summary: Responsible for engineering traffic studies using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.  Essential Functions and Responsibilities * Perform field observation and collect traffic data. * Learn and become proficient in performing traffic analysis utilizing traffic software such as HCS and Synchro * Conduct safety evaluations and crash assessments. * Develop solutions to mitigate traffic deficiencies * Assist in the preparation of conceptual layouts depicting recommended improvements * Prepare technical memorandums and reports associated with large and medium scale traffic studies * Learn traffic control devices design that include signing, markings, signals, lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) using CAD software * Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality * Strong technical writing and analytical skills Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities * Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Traffic analysis
  • HCS
  • Synchro
  • Technical writing
  • Analytical skills
  • CAD software
  • Traffic control devices design
  • Safety evaluations
  • Crash assessments
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication skills

Benefits

  • Employee-owned firm

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