Entry Level Traffic Engineer Jobs in West Virginia

CTL Engineering is hiring Traffic Engineers (all levels - EI, P.E./PTOE, Sr-level P.E.-PTOE/PM)!

• We are hiring for all career levels:
  • New grad/entry level
  • Mid-career
  • Senior-level P.E. or PTOE/Project Manager

CTL Engineering (www.ctleng.com) is an award winning, full service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA with a rich history over our (97) years in business. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting & installation, transportation design (bridge/roadway), and specialized testing services to the construction industry.

We are looking for Traffic Engineers who will be involved in the full spectrum of operations and maintenance of traffic engineering work - from conception through completion:

• Preparing plan sets for traffic control, signing, pavement marking, signal, lighting;
• Gathering data and preparing special studies;
• Performing operational and maintenance checks for traffic signals, lighting and Intelligent Transportation Systems;
• Analyzing and evaluating roadways to ensure safety, functionality, and compliance with WVDOH standards and guidelines;
• You'll leverage your expertise in traffic study/design and creative problem-solving skills while collaborating closely with institutions/municipal agencies;
• This position will use your experience while developing new skills to assist clients through our cross-functional team dynamic and company culture.

If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and have a creative approach to traffic problem-solution scenarios, we want to hear from you!

This is more than a job posting... it's an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare signing, striping, temporary traffic control, signal, lighting and Intelligent Transportation construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with standards and project schedule.
• Provide technical assistance to construction inspectors in the field to verify construction conforms to WVDOH traffic specifications/ plans.
• Create, update, and archive as-built plans.
• Develop and implement traffic signal timing parameters in accordance with WVDOH standards.
• Perform operational and maintenance checks to ensure the signal functions correctly.
• Review construction plans for accuracy and provides comments to other functional areas.
• Gather data such as sight distance, safety, no passing, infrastructure inventory, Before/After, crash, etc. to complete special studies.
• Analyze the traffic data for reporting, planning, and study purposes.
• Update and maintain crash information/databases and create detailed crash studies using Linear Referencing System (LRS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
• Assist with the analysis, scheduling, oversight, identification, and inspection of marking utility locations.
• Respond to customer inquiries/request by translating technical information into responses easily understood by the general public.
• Prepare signal, signing and pavement marking work orders for traffic modifications performed by maintenance within set deadlines.
• Assist with implementing traffic control plans in the field.
• Perform field review of operational conditions of the electrical systems to assure that optimal system performance is occurring.
• Conduct field reviews to assure lighting, signing, and striping (permanent and temporary) are implemented and conform to work orders, project objectives, and/or WVDOH specifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of WVDOH guidelines re: Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Traffic Engineering Manual, etc. as they apply to traffic control sufficient to assist with the design of traffic construction plans.
• Knowledge of signing, striping, temporary traffic control, signal, lighting and Intelligent Transportation Systems to ensure safe travel for the public.
• Experience with Transportation Information System (TIS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software sufficient to run detailed reports and prepare diagrams.
• Experience with construction plans and field inspections practices.
• Possesses data collection techniques and analysis sufficient to gather, interpret and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of civil and engineering principles, reporting, analysis and management of teams and projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage and train others and be a team player.
• Ability to be reliable and on time.
• Must have a high level of professionalism, and comfortable with client interaction - have the ability to build relationships.
• Be quality-minded and client-focused.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field;
  1. Master's degree (MSCE) preferred but not required.
• Any level of experience in Traffic Engineering, with a focus on State DOH/DOT projects.
• Strong knowledge of WVDOH design standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Proficiency in traffic design software - Civil 3D, OpenRoad Designer, Synchro, etc.
• Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Benefits:

CTL Engineering offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award-winning ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), and a 401K plan.

CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.