Traffic Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.Position Summary: JMT's Washington DC Traffic Team is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to be responsible for engineering design, analysis, and studies using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments.JMT’s Washington DC office is a fast-growing and dynamic office involved in major projects in Washington DC and the surrounding areas. The selected candidate will work with a team of experienced project managers and professional engineers on exciting, multimodal transportation projects.Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including: Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Company paid Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Caregiver Leave Program 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Career Development Programs And more… Benefits | JMT (Compensation for this position is $85,280.00 - $89,440.00 annually, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.Essential Functions and Responsibilities Perform engineering tasks in the traffic engineering field through application of relevant design criteria, standards, and processes Prepare traffic signal, signing, pavement marking, lighting, and ITS design plans Prepare maintenance of traffic (MOT), transportation management plans (TMP), and detour plans for design projects Develop construction cost estimates and specifications Perform traffic safety and traffic analysis studies Perform traffic analysis using software such as Synchro Conduct multimodal studies including bus, pedestrian, and bicycle studies Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan project Perform field reviews of traffic operations Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Skills Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Written and oral communication skills Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET-accredited engineering program 0 – 4 years’ experience Preferred Experience Engineer-in-training certification Related experience Experience working MicroStation ORD Experience working with local clients in the DC metropolitan area Working ConditionsWork is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Created: 2026-03-10