Highway/ITS Engineering Associate

We are currently seeking a Highway/ITS Engineering Associate for the Infrastructure Practice in our Jacksonville, FL office. 

We are looking for a civil engineer with the desire to work on our highway and transportation projects to help with our rapidly growing firm. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and have excellent communication, analysis, and documentation skills. We are looking for resourceful and innovative engineers that enjoy working in a collaborative environment. If you are ready to make an impact and fast track your career, we welcome you. 

The Highway/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineering Associate will work with a team of engineers within the Infrastructure Practice. This position will be engaged in a large variety of transportation-focused projects, from large and complex expressway/interstate roadway facilities to smaller, safety-focused pedestrian improvements. The position involves participating in the development of highway engineering design, such as traffic signal design, signing and pavement markings, roadway lighting, and ITS, for a variety of project types.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of plans and design on transportation infrastructure projects Design and development of traffic signal plans
• Determine locations for devices and develop details for ITS Plans
• Prepare photometric calculations for roadway lighting
• Assist with the design of pavement markings and signage
• May sometimes need to assist with field work
• Other entry level engineering duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering Program from an ABET accredited university with an interest/emphasis in transportation/highway engineering
• 0-4 years of experience within the field of highway design
• Ability to work independently with general supervision as well as within a collaborative team environment
• Willingness to work with different teams to meet project deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as an Engineering Intern (EI)
• Prior internship or related experience
• AutoCAD and / or MicroStation experience
• Experience working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Tollway, or alternate DOT experience

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality planning, environmental and engineering design solutions to our clients.  Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life.   By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.