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

Job Description

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

The Tone:
This is an early career role at Sain, located in Auburn/Opelika, AL. Sain creates transportation solutions that enhance safety and mobility for all community members. This role is crucial for developing solutions that contribute to improving transportation systems for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. You will support the project manager in advancing transportation safety and effectively reducing congestion within communities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Auburn/Opelika, AL
• Team: Dedicated team of over fifteen skilled professionals; collaborates with and supports a project manager.
• Mission: Develop solutions to enhance transportation systems for all users and advance transportation safety.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, MicroStation, OpenRoads, ArcGIS, Synchro

What You’ll Actually Do
• Assessments: Conduct thorough road safety assessments to identify potential hazards and improvements.
• Engagement: Participate actively in public engagement activities, gathering valuable community feedback.
• Design: Design new traffic signals to optimize flow and safety.
• Studies: Execute comprehensive traffic impact studies for proposed developments.
• Planning: Develop and write safety action plans for cities, outlining strategic transportation solutions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; early-career professional with a genuine passion for Traffic Engineering and roadway safety; familiarity with traffic operations and conceptual geometric design principles.
• Experience: Entry-level professional with 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.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; effective written and verbal communication skills in English; valid Driver’s License.
• Bonus: Engineer Intern (E.I.) certification; prior experience with traffic impact studies; involvement in a professional organization (e.g., ITE, ASCE); software experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, ArcGIS, and/or Synchro.