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Job Description:
Parsons has a career opportunity for an Associate Engineer with an interest in traffic and transportation engineering to join our growing team. This role provides strong opportunities for professional development and career progression. You will work under the supervision of a licensed engineer on a range of transportation projects while building technical and analytical skills in a collaborative, team-focused environment. This role would be based out of our Schaumburg, IL office.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Working under the supervision of a licensed engineer, assists in a variety of traffic engineering work including operational analyses and safety analysis
- Support data collection tasks under the guidance of experienced planners and engineers
- Assist in preparing planning reports, deliverables, and project documentation to meet Parsons standards
- Take ownership of personal career development by seeking and providing feedback, seizing opportunities to develop new skills, and setting and pursuing personal goals
- Provide engineering support on various projects and assigned tasks
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
- 0+ years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning
- Has a passion for traffic engineering and a willingness to grow and learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team environment and self-motivated to produce high quality work
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Internship, co-op, or relevant experience in traffic or transportation engineering
- Familiarity with the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $26.59 - $46.54We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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