Project Engineer

Brudis & Associates, Inc.

. Act as lead designer for project development, including traffic studies and design, ITS planning and design, traffic signal design, maintenance of traffic, detours, signing and pavement markings, traffic modeling, and analysis for traffic improvements .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering design and analysis, with proficiency in advanced engineering software and a strong foundation in transportation planning and geometric design. Capable of leading project teams, supervising junior engineers, and effectively communicating technical knowledge.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)Traffic Engineering DesignAdvanced Engineering Software ProficiencyDOT/DPW Project ExperienceTeam Leadership and Supervision

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Hard Skills

Traffic Engineering DesignTransportation PlanningGeometric DesignTraffic Signal SystemsTraffic ModelingTraffic AnalysisMicroStationSynchroVISSIMArcGIS

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationTeamworkGuidance and Mentorship

Tools & Technologies

SimTrafficCorsimSIDRAHCSVisumTransCADCubeISATeIHSDM

Certifications & Qualifications

BSCE in Civil EngineeringRegistered Professional Engineer (PE)

Industry Keywords

Traffic StudiesITS PlanningHighway Capacity Manual (HCM)Highway Safety Manual (HSM)Trip Generation Manual (TGM)Municipal ProjectsTransportation Improvement Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as lead designer for project development, including traffic studies and design, ITS planning and design, traffic signal design, maintenance of traffic, detours, signing and pavement markings, traffic modeling, and analysis for traffic improvements
Work independently and as a team leader to complete smaller projects or portions of larger projects
Perform traffic engineering design and analysis for transportation improvement projects
Use advanced engineering software such as MicroStation
Prepare task assignment proposals, including scope and man-hour estimates
Supervise 2–3 junior design engineers/technicians
Work under the direction of the project manager
Collaborate on small- and large-scale multidisciplinary projects for state, county, and local jurisdictions

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSCE in Civil Engineering or appropriate discipline
Minimum six (6) years of design experience in appropriate discipline
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in applicable jurisdiction (or ability to apply for reciprocity)
Experience working on DOT/DPW projects for state, county, city, or local municipalities
Previous coursework or training in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Geometric Design, Traffic Signal Systems, Urban Transit Planning, or related subjects
Proficiency in Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, Corsim, SIDRA, HCS, Visum, TransCAD, Cube, ISATe, IHSDM, and ArcGIS
Strong background in applying the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Highway Safety Manual (HSM), and Trip Generation Manual (TGM)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide guidance and share technical knowledge with entry-level engineers
Ability to work well within a project team by building relationships and teamwork
Authorization to work in the US
Willingness to undergo a background check
Willingness to relocate to Columbia, MD within six months of hire if not already local

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401K with employer match up to 4%
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Opportunity for personal and professional growth