Traffic Engineer

PBS Engineering and Environmental is a nationally recognized leader in creative and sustainable solutions that are driven by our strong commitment to quality and community. Our multi-disciplinary consulting services include civil engineering, environmental services, natural resources, landscape architecture, industrial hygiene, and land surveying in both the private and public sector.

In 2024, PBS joined Apex Companies, LLC, a national multidisciplinary and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, and infrastructure. This partnership created a combined team of more than 1,400 staff with the resources to serve all 50 states.

Learn more about what it's like to work with us: pbsusa.com/careers

We are currently seeking to add a Traffic Engineer to our dynamic team in Vancouver, Washington.

$80,000-110,000/annually, full time with benefits.

PBS is a full-service engineering firm that provides cross discipline learning experiences for our junior engineers work directly with our broad service line including water resources, roadway design, civil site design, environmental, structural design, landscape architecture, geotechnical engineering, and survey.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

• 3+ years' experience in general Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering

• Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) certificate, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

• Experience working within a team setting

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Valid driver's license

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E) License

• Familiarity with related codes and standards of such organizations as AASHTO, FHWA, ODOT, and WSDOT

• Familiarity with local agency standards within Oregon and Washington

• Experience with HCS, Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, VISUM, EMME, TransCAD, or similar traffic modeling and analysis software

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microstation, or similar drafting software

• Experience with GIS platforms or mapping software

• Experience with technical writing (a sample may be requested)

• Proficiency with preparing and modifying spreadsheet calculations

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform traffic engineering analysis and safety evaluations at intersections and along roadways

• Prepare trip generation and trip distribution calculations

• Prepare technical reports and documentation

• Perform traffic engineering design tasks such as signing and striping, traffic signal, and illumination

• Effectively self-manage multiple assignments and prioritize with input from project managers

• Maintain active communication with team members

• Collaborate in a fast-paced environment

• Exercise flexibility and creativity in project approaches

• Periodically perform a variety of skilled professional tasks, manually or by use of computer-assisted equipment

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Why PBS?

PBS understands that our people are our greatest resource, and we value their personal and professional growth. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion create an environment that fosters this growth and where people can build fulfilling, diverse, long-term careers. We provide project opportunities large enough to propel your career, while honoring the work-life balance and unique contributions that make our success possible.

Our mid-range size allows generous benefits, while maintaining the relaxed atmosphere, flexible scheduling, and individual attention that make our offices great places to work. At PBS, our multi-disciplinary teams foster unity and collaboration within our communities as well as a deep commitment to our clients.

PBS Benefits

Qualifying employee benefits may include:

• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with employer match

• Medical, dental/orthodontic, vision, alternative/naturopathic care

• Family-building benefits

• FSA, HSA, and DCA

• Employee Assistance Program

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Life insurance

• Wellness and cell phone stipend

• Tuition reimbursement, sponsored certifications, and professional development

• Donation matching

• PTO and paid holidays, bereavement leave

• Annual and merit bonuses

• Paid volunteer hours

PBS is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that values diversity in our workplace. To learn more, please visit our Affirmative Action Plan on our website.

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PBS will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the PBS Talent Acquisition team.