Transportation Engineer 5-Traffic & Safety_

Houston

**38326BR**

**Requisition ID:**

38326BR

**Business Unit:**

TSU

**Job Description:**

** This position can be based in any of our Texas offices.

As a member of CDM Smith's esteemed team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission by contributing to a diverse range of transportation-related projects. Your expertise will enhance our capabilities in transportation systems planning, travel demand forecasting, traffic analysis, safety analysis, traffic engineering, and transportation policy.

Key Responsibilities

**1. Transportation Systems and Policy:**

- Engage in comprehensive transportation systems planning, encompassing travel demand forecasting and traffic analysis.

- Contribute to the development and implementation of transportation policies that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

**2. Safety Analysis and Performance:**

- Conduct in-depth safety analyses, including systemic safety evaluations.

- Develop and apply crash modification factors and safety performance functions to enhance transportation safety.

**3. Subject Matter Expertise:**

- Serve as a subject matter expert on complex and high-impact projects, addressing unique or controversial issues that significantly affect major CDM Smith programs.

- Devise innovative solutions to challenging problems, coordinating various technical aspects of the work to ensure project success.

**4. Technical Leadership and Project Management:**

- Lead multidisciplinary teams as a project technical leader on multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to project timelines and budgets.

- Provide strategic direction and oversight, fostering collaboration and high performance within project teams.

**5. Mentorship and Staff Development:**

- Serve as a mentor for junior-level employees, guiding their professional growth and technical development.

- Act as a recognized leader among technical and professional staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

\### Why CDM Smith?

At CDM Smith, we value innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of transportation. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive.

Join us in making a difference in the world of transportation engineering and policy. Apply today to become a part of CDM Smith's legacy of excellence.

**Job Title:**

Transportation Engineer 5-Traffic & Safety

**Group:**

TSO

**Certification/License Requirements:**

Professional Engineer

**Employment Type:**

Regular

**Minimum Qualifications:**

-Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.

-Professional engineering (PE) license.

-7 years of related experience.

-Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

-Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Proven experience in transportation systems planning, traffic analysis, and safety analysis.

- Demonstrated ability to develop crash modification factors and safety performance functions.

- Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of devising innovative solutions to complex issues.

- Experience leading technical teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

- Excellent communication and mentorship skills, with a commitment to developing junior staff.

-Experience with traffic operations, managed lanes concept development, corridor planning, and environmental process exposure.

-VISSIM software experience.

-Ability to develop concepts/schematics.

-Knowledge of TP&P/TxDOT processes.

-Knowledge of data analytics and statistical analysis.

-AICP, RSP, and/or PTOE are a plus.

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**EEO Statement:**

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**Why CDM Smith?:**

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (dmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)

**Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.**

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

**Job Site Location:**

Texas - Statewide

**Agency Disclaimer:**

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

**Amount of Travel Required:**

5%

**Assignment Category:**

Fulltime-Regular

**Visa Sponsorship Available:**

Yes

**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

**Additional Compensation:**

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

**Work Location Options:**

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.