Entry-Level Civil Engineer – Traffic Engineering, Planning, and Safety

Job Description

Entry-Level Civil Engineer – Traffic Engineering, Planning, and Safety

Location: Auburn/Opelika, AL
Employment Type: Full-time

We are actively seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to become a valuable member of our Traffic Engineering team, based in our Auburn/Opelika office. In this crucial role, you will collaborate with and support the project manager, contributing to the development of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing transportation systems for all users, including motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.

About Our Traffic Engineering, Planning, and Safety Team

Our dedicated team of over fifteen skilled professionals is committed to advancing transportation safety. We passionately work on a diverse array of traffic engineering projects, encompassing:

• Traffic signal design and retiming
• Comprehensive traffic impact assessments
• Transportation planning initiatives
• Safety projects, such as the Safe Streets For All (SS4A) program

The core objective of these projects is to significantly enhance safety, improve overall mobility, and effectively reduce congestion within our communities.

A Glimpse into Your Day

On a typical day, your responsibilities might involve a dynamic mix of activities, including:

• Conducting thorough road safety assessments to identify potential hazards and improvements.
• Participating actively in public engagement activities, gathering valuable community feedback.
• Performing detailed traffic observations to understand real-world traffic patterns and challenges.
• Designing new traffic signals to optimize flow and safety.
• Executing comprehensive traffic impact studies for proposed developments.
• Developing and writing safety action plans for cities, outlining strategic transportation solutions.

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• A genuine passion for Traffic Engineering and roadway safety.
• Familiarity with traffic operations and conceptual geometric design principles.
• Knowledge of key industry manuals, including the Access Management Manual, MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices), the Highway Safety Manual, and the Trip Generation Manual.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Nice-to-Haves

• Engineer Intern (E.I.) certification is preferred.
• Prior experience with traffic impact studies.
• Involvement in a professional organization (e.g., ITE, ASCE).
• Prefer software experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, ArcGIS, and/or Synchro.

Why Join Sain?

At Sain, our motivation is clear and powerful: We can save lives with Transportation solutions.

We take pride in the tangible outcomes of our work:

• By preventing even one fatal wrong-way driving incident, we ensure someone makes it home to their family.
• By improving traffic flow, we help commuters reclaim valuable time in their day.
• By creating safer pedestrian crossings and better bicycle accommodations, we empower people to walk and bike more easily and safely as part of their everyday lives.

These profound impacts motivate us daily to positively shape our community through what we do best—Traffic Engineering.

Your Career and Work-Life at Sain

• Grow Your Career Your Way: Team members benefit from regular check-ins throughout the year, designed to support individual career goals. We offer in-house lunch and learn sessions, webinars, and company-paid attendance at professional conferences.
• Enjoy More Work-Life Balance: Our engineers typically work 40-45 hours each week, with the added flexibility of teleworking on Fridays. Sain’s culture is deeply devoted to helping employees succeed in all aspects of their lives.
• Have a Voice in Our Company’s Future: Our leadership actively invites employees to be involved in our annual strategic business plan. We also create ample opportunities for feedback through staff surveys and focus groups.
• Partner with an Award-Winning Team: We are a team focused on excellence, shaping communities through our diverse practice areas to provide more livable and vibrant spaces and infrastructure.

To learn more about who we are and our recent projects, visit our blog! http://www.sain.com/blog/

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees’ well-being and financial future:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K contributions
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Adoption Assistance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.