Traffic Engineer - Entry Level

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 40 offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Traffic / Transportation Engineer – Entry Level to join its collaborative team in Austin, Dallas or Houston, TX. This individual will serve a key function in performing traffic & parking studies, transportation planning studies, traffic event management studies, and traffic signal/roadway design projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of engineers, working on exciting and meaningful projects across many different market sectors. Our work includes projects in professional and collegiate sports, healthcare, higher education, distribution, K-12, commercial, office, retail, mixed-use, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform the planning and permitting of traffic/transportation engineering;
• Conduct traffic analysis for traffic impact studies;
• Oversee collecting traffic volume, road, and regulatory data;
• Conduct preliminary traffic reviews at the project concept stage to identify critical traffic-related issues;
• Contribute to the writing draft reports including traffic impact studies and parking studies;
• Knowledge of engineering design software (SYNCHRO, HCS, etc.) to prepare engineering and design documents with proficiency;
• Participate in tasks associated with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, and designs for projects;
• Coordinate and perform field services, as needed; and
• Perform other duties as requested.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering;
• Coursework in traffic/transportation engineering required; Internship or full-time traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrants, parking studies, driveway & roadway design, and traffic signal design a plus;
• Ability to obtain EIT licensure within the first year of employment;
• Experience with HCS, SYNCHRO, and the MUTCD is required; Knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation are a plus;
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively individually and in a team environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing;
• Ability to occasionally travel and participate in field work; and
• Ability to work overtime during evening and/or weekends, as needed by project schedule.
  
  
  

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each other’s differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.