Traffic Engineer I

About the Role

This is an entry-level role within TERRA Engineering, Ltd.'s Transportation/Traffic Studies department in St. Louis. The position focuses on foundational engineering analysis and design, combining hands-on field data collection with analysis. You will work with experienced engineers, contribute to project deliverables, and develop technical judgment through challenging assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect traffic data including traffic flow, crashes, land use, and roadway geometry.
• Set up and operate field equipment such as video collection units, pneumatic tubes, and magnetic traffic counters.
• Prepare, organize, and transfer data using prescribed software and other appropriate methods.
• Support traffic studies, design concepts, design options, and the development of design criteria under guidance.
• Perform basic analysis and design calculations, document procedures, and help confirm compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare schematics, design details, calculations, and other project deliverables using computer-aided engineering software.
• Participate in field investigations as assigned.
• Review work for quality control and quality assurance, and help identify issues or errors.
• Build trusted relationships with multidisciplinary team members while developing technical knowledge and work efficiency.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Zero + years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is preferred.
• Familiarity with computer-aided design software and other software commonly used in engineering.
• Proficiency with general documentation and collaboration tools, including Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, and PowerPoint.
• Clear, timely verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Good engineering judgment and attention to quality.
• Willingness to take on increasingly difficult assignments.
• Interest in developing public speaking and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays, outside the St. Louis area, approximately 20-30%.
• Ability to follow office, field, and traffic safety requirements, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to maintain a work schedule that supports team collaboration and project-specific requirements.
• Ability to perform significant field work in outdoor weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended periods and perform physical activities including stooping, crouching, crawling, and lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds several times per day.
• Ability to work variable hours depending on project requirements and traffic data collection schedules, which may include occasional weekends.