Associate Traffic Engineer - Transportation

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. Job Description: Our Parsons Irvine, California office is now hiring for an Associate Traffic Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to support various traffic systems design engineering projects in the State of California . This role can be hybrid remote ( meaning working from home 1-2 days per week), but does require being in the general area. This role is open to new or recent graduates from a Degreed Civil Engineering program with a preferred focus in Traffic or Transportation Engineering What You'll Be Doing: You will perform a variety of basic engineering support assignments that require a fundamental knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques. This role will focus on supporting traffic engineering studies, to include activities such as volume forecasting and capacity analysis, utilizing tools and training gained either in studies or via prior internship training. This role will support clients such as Caltrans in California and primarily other regional city and county clients as well. Will utilize analysis software such as Synchro and Vissim. You will utilize a CAD workstation to prepare engineering drawings consisting of basic arrangements, layouts, as-builts, etc., from rough sketches and/or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures. Will compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings Assignments are designed to help you develop a practical knowledge of the highway engineering discipline. What Required Skills You'll Bring: A 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required. A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering is desirable, but not required. Prior internships in traffic engineering is highly desirable Literate in PC software, a working knowledge of CAD, and other computer software used to complete design assignments. Any work experience with traffic systems analysis is a plus What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Solid aptitude for learning and applying basic transportation engineering systems design Some experience with Autocad or Microstation or Synchro and Vissim is desirable Good verbal communication skills Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities. Salary Range: $24.18 - $42.31 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ . We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.