Transportation Co-Op -Design

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation Co‑Op to join our team in Philadelphia, PA.

A cooperative work experience (supplementing an undergraduate or graduate program of study) providing an introduction to designing and developing traffic studies, water, storm and sanitary sewer studies, and construction plans, civil engineering site plans, and roadway plans for construction. The individual will assist Project Engineers in traffic engineering, transportation projects, and/or in highway and signals design, with supervision. Job tasks may include the use of traffic analysis software and preparation of traffic impact studies and traffic planning studies, field observations and sight distance measurements, parking demand studies and evaluations, and conceptual improvement plan preparation assistance using AutoCAD, the use of computer aided design (AutoCAD) software and preparation of design plans, concepts, reports, graphics and design documents.

Other tasks could include traffic engineering, traffic signal permit plan preparation, highway design and traffic signal permit plan preparation using AutoCAD, and other design related tasks. Depending on the seasonal conditions, the student will be required to work outside, assisting with site visits, field measurements, survey, construction observation and traffic counts.

• Leadership and Direction
  • Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes.
• At the Operational and Company Level
  • Interact with multiple departments and peers within the organization and participate in co‑op program learning and development opportunities.
• Do the Work
  • Transportation Co‑Ops may focus on one or more departmental concentrations:
    • Traffic/Highway
      • Conduct general research on various topics, including demographics, transportation issues, and best practices.
      • Request, compile, and organize data from a variety of sources.
      • Analyze and map data in an engaging and user‑friendly manner using ArcGIS, including analytical tools.
      • Create maps and graphics for transportation planning or engineering documents, including displays and materials for public meetings.
      • Draft text for planning documents.
      • Assist with field work, including photographs, sketches, counts, and measurements.
      • Be familiar with urban and graphic design, including experience using Adobe Creative Suite programs and/or Sketch Up.
      • Assist with traffic engineering analysis tasks and other transportation engineering functions.
      • Perform general project administration tasks.
      • Deliveries and other office related errands as needed.
      • Administrative support or other general tasks to support the office.
      • Other duties as assigned.
    • Transportation Engineering Design
      • Use AutoCAD 3D Civil and other computer assisted engineering and design software/equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
      • Develop plan deliverables for a variety of transportation projects, including highway improvements, land development, stormwater facilities, bike/pedestrian accommodations (i.e., bike lanes, sidewalk, curb ramps, multi‑use trails), bus stops and other multimodal projects.
      • Perform design and quantity calculations.
      • Assist in drainage analysis, including preparation of drainage area plans.
      • Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits and designs for projects.
      • Draft transmittals, memos and response letters.
      • Coordinate with other technical staff as necessary.
      • Conduct general research on various topics, including design standards, safety issues, and best practices.
      • Request, compile, and organize data from a variety of sources.
      • Create maps and graphics for transportation planning or engineering documents, including displays and materials for public meetings.
      • Assist with field work, including photographs, sketches, counts, and measurements.
      • Perform general project administration tasks.
      • Deliveries and other office related errands as needed.
      • Administrative support or other general tasks to support the office.
      • Other assigned duties.
Success Metrics and Competencies
• Willingness and eagerness to…