Wells + Associates, a leading transportation engineering and planning firm, is seeking candidates for entry-level Traffic Engineers or Transportation Planners in our Charlotte, NC office location. This could be the ideal job for you if:

• You are enthusiastic and passionate about not only furthering your career but also contributing to the overall success of the company.
• You are detail-oriented and take great pride in your work.
• You are ambitious and strive to not only meet expectations but also look for ways to exceed expectations.
• You believe that the best ideas and solutions result from collaboration with your teammates.

Under close and instructional supervision, performs entry-level professional duties in transportation planning/engineering and completes related work as may be required.

Responsibilities are to work with other higher level professional and non-professional staff as needed on a variety of tasks and expand areas of personal expertise.  Other duties as required.

Expected Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collection, analysis, and reporting of traffic data
• Intersection capacity analysis
• Parking studies
• Review of roadway geometrics and signal timing
• Bicycle and pedestrian evaluation
• Perform engineering/planning work with supervision
• Assist with preparation of technical reports; and
• Travel to and from job sites, other offices, and meetings, as required.
• Understanding of the theory and practice of transportation engineering principles
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, public review agency personnel, and clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and assist with report preparation
• Ability to complete assignments efficiently and in a timely fashion

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or Transportation Planning
• 0 to 2 years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning preferred
• Knowledge of traffic analysis software (HCS, Synchro, VISSIM) preferred
• Basic Knowledge of CADD software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Drivers’ license and personal transportation
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificate desirable

BENEFITS + COMPENSATION:

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
• Flexible schedule, Hybrid teleworking
• Great company culture (one of “Virginia’s Best Places to Work” by Virginia Business), mentorship, on- and off-the-job training opportunities
• Salary is based on entry-level position, skill set and number of years of experience