Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

Summit Design and Engineering Services is seeking a qualified individual to lead and assist in the development of traffic signal, electrical programming details, ITS, and broadband fiber designs. This position will be based in our Traffic/ITS Department at either our Hillsborough or Raleigh office. The role primarily involves working on NCDOT roadway/highway projects, as well as municipal streets, pedestrian facilities, and broadband fiber design projects in Virginia.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and assist in the development of traffic signal designs, ITS, and broadband fiber designs
• Work on NCDOT roadway/highway projects, as well as municipal streets and pedestrian facilities
• Thorough knowledge of NCDOT traffic signal design standards and MUTCD protocols
• Perform field investigations, construction inspections, and traffic signal equipment inventories
• Collaborate with clients and public agencies; occasionally participate in public meetings and presentations

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET)
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive design experience in transportation design
• Familiarity with Microstation, Open Roads, Geopack, and Corridor Modeling
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in NC or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire; registration in other states is favorable
• NCDOT & VDOT design experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering disciplines such as TIA/capacity analysis, signal system timing plans, pavement marking, and signing
• Excellent communication skills, proactive attitude, and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Experience in client development and project management
• Experience in general project development workflow
• Strong engineering analysis and judgment
• Ability to adhere to project budgets and schedules
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.