Traffic Engineer​/Transportation Planner – Charlotte, NC

At Wells + Associates, we meet the needs of a mobile society. For over 30 years, Wells + Associates has developed and implemented sustainable, cost-effective transportation solutions for commercial, residential, governmental, and institutional developments across the United States. At Wells + Associates, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Our team of dedicated engineers, planners, and other professionals are passionate and committed to transforming communities.

As a member of the Wells + Associates team, you will be expected to contribute your demonstrated talents and energies to improve the environment, quality, and experience of the company. In return, you will be given the opportunity to grow and advance your engineering career.

This is a full‑time role for a Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Traffic Engineer will be responsible for performing and overseeing data collection, conducting traffic analyses, preparing technical reports, coordinating the work of technical staff, data collection personnel, and interns. The role will require travel to meetings and job sites, as necessary.

• Perform and oversee data collection
• Prepare technical analyses including capacity analyses (Traffic Impact Analysis) and parking analyses
• Conduct bicycle and pedestrian evaluations
• Prepare technical reports
• Coordinate the work of technical staff, data collection personnel, and interns
• Perform engineering/planning work with supervision
• Travel to and from job sites, other offices, and meetings, as required

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
• 2 to 4 years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning
• Experience using Synchro, Sim Traffic, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience conducting trip generation analyses and traffic impact studies
• Knowledge of AutoCAD a plus
• Signal design experience is a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Wells + Associates offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Salary is based on skill set and number of years of experience

Salary is based on entry-level position, skill set and number of years of experience

Over the last 30 years, we have become trusted transportation consultants on over 8,000 projects in nearly 40 states, serving clients from our offices in the Washington, DC region and Charlotte, NC. When you team with W+A, you will discover what many public and private organizations across the country and around the world already know:
Our team members are among the most accomplished, creative implementers in the industry.

Wells + Associates actively embraces diversity in the workforce, hiring regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities, race, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

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