Associate Transportation Engineer

2 weeks ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Full time

Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a motivated and organized transportation engineer to support the firm's nationally recognized work in planning for more equitable and livable communities. A strong interest in and some understanding of transportation engineering, planning, or policy is a must. This position can be filled in any of the firm's offices across the U.S. and Canada.

About Us

For over 35 years, Nelson/Nygaard has led the transportation planning field with our values and innovation. We've always been guided by the principle of putting people first-designing transportation systems for people, not just cars. This principle also extends to how we operate as a firm. We were founded by two women who believed in the benefits of a more egalitarian workplace, where leadership and creativity can blossom at all levels and where diversity is a core strength.

About You
  • You're resourceful, curious, communicative, and enthusiastic.
  • You're passionate about how transportation can make the world a better, more equitable place.
  • You bring energy and a commitment to your teams and clients to do great work, together.
Responsibilities

Our transportation engineers focus on planning, engineering, design, and analysis for municipalities, agencies, universities, and private clients. Depending on your skills and our project needs, responsibilities include conceptual geometric design, preliminary engineering, traffic and multimodal operations analysis, research, data collection and analysis, mapping, visual communications, writing and editing technical and public-facing reports, developing presentations and outreach materials, and supporting limited business development tasks.

Qualifications and Requirements
  • Has a passion for sustainable transportation planning and design.
  • Is an inquisitive self-starter and a natural problem solver.
  • Understands the connection between transportation and equity and is committed to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into their work.
  • Is interested in working with our diverse clients and communities across the U.S. and Canada to create more equitable, livable, and sustainable mobility systems.

Candidates must have one of the following prerequisites:

  • Holds a master's degree in civil engineering, or equivalent degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience in multimodal, transit, and active transportation design for urban corridors or
  • Has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or an equivalent degree and 3-5 years of experience in multimodal, transit, and active transportation design for urban corridors.
  • Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate skills in at least three of the following areas:

  • Excellent skills in writing and storytelling, oral presentation, data analysis, and/or problem solving.
  • Experience incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into academic and/or professional work.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with CADD platforms (AutoCAD or Microstation), mapping platforms (GIS), graphics (Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp), and/or modeling (Synchro, TransCAD).
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate effectively with project managers, colleagues, and project partners.

Strong candidates will have a passion for advancing equity through community-based efforts, including engagement with BIPOC communities, and will demonstrate an ability to work effectively with diverse communities.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position depends on qualifications and years of experience.



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