Job Description

Are you an ambitious and analytical thinker excited about solving real-world transportation challenges? At Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU), we’re looking for a passionate Entry-Level Traffic Operations Engineer to join our collaborative, creative team.

You’ll contribute to projects that improve roadway safety, reduce congestion, and shape the future of mobility across communities. Whether it’s optimizing a signal corridor, evaluating crash data, or supporting multimodal corridor studies, you’ll grow alongside experienced mentors while making a tangible impact.

What you will do:

• Assist in delivering diverse traffic and transportation projects—from traffic impact studies to safety assessments and feasibility analyses.
• Analyze traffic data and evaluate transportation system performance using industry-standard tools.
• Support the preparation of reports, graphics, presentations, and technical memos.
• Help prepare proposals, cost estimates, and scopes of work with guidance from senior staff.
• Participate in meetings and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Learn and apply modeling, simulation, and analytical software (e.g., Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, TransModeler, ArcGIS Pro, etc.).
• Grow in your knowledge of national guidance (MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, AASHTO Green Book, etc.) and local agency standards.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering or related field. A master’s degree with a focus on Transportation is a plus.

Experience:

• 0–3 years of professional experience, including internships, co-ops, or research.

Skills & Tools:

• Familiarity with Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, or similar tools is helpful.

• Basic programming or data skills (e.g., Python, R, Excel VBA, GIS) are a bonus.

Certifications:

• Engineering Intern (EI/EIT) certification, obtained or in progress preferred.

Why FHU?

• Mentorship & Growth: Work closely with seasoned engineers who are invested in your professional development.
• Meaningful Work: Improve safety and mobility in communities through data-driven solutions.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, supportive, and innovative team.
• Flexibility: We value work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, 401(k) match, paid time off, professional development assistance, and more.

If you're ready to kick-start your career in traffic engineering and be part of a dynamic team, apply now to join Felsburg Holt & Ullevig!

The pay for this position has a range of $73,000 - $90,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 8/8/2025

Benefits

At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including:

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Adoption Assistance program
• Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position.
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan.

FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.

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