Transportation Designer 1

About the Role

The Transportation Designer 1 is an entry-level professional responsible for performing engineering calculations, design, and drafting for a variety of transportation projects. This role involves creating innovative and practical solutions to improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility in collaboration with traffic engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level engineering calculations, design, and drafting for transportation projects including:
• Sidewalks and bike paths
• Local roadways and intersections
• Highways and freeways
• Other transportation facilities as assigned
• Assist with site visits
• Perform CAD drafting
• Execute geometric roadway layout and design
• Conduct 3D modeling
• Write project specifications and technical reports
• Calculate construction quantities
• Estimate construction costs
• Handle project correspondence
• Exercise a strong work ethic and desire to learn new design concepts
• Work well with others, absorb constructive criticism, and seek guidance from experienced team members
• Produce technical reports and memos, specifications, construction quantity calculations and cost estimates, and design documents and construction plans under close direction.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Software Proficiency:
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
• AutoCAD C3D - Basic
• Microstation Connect and OpenRoads - Basic (if applicable)
• Technical Expertise:
• Basic understanding of technical fundamentals.
• Ability to perform basic technical tasks with oversight.
• Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring.
• Basic understanding of technical writing skills and clear internal communications.
• Design Codes: Basic familiarity with AASHTO and FHWA, and Local Client codes.
• Industry Standards: Basic familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Certifications/Licenses:
• EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire).
• Work Experience: None required.
• Skills:
• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with drafting fundamentals in at least one software platform.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new 2D and 3D design concepts.
• Team player who functions in a supporting role.
• Ability to collaborate, listen, take direction well, and retain information.
• Basic understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Other:
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision and ability to adjust focus.