**Short Description** Bowman has an opportunity for a Traffic Engineer II to join our team. The position is flexible to be based out of our Boston, MA, Taunton, MA, Westfield, MA or Lincoln, RI office. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. **Purpose** Execute complex technical transportation engineering techniques, procedures and criteria for transportation and infrastructure projects. Assist in developing sustainable transportation solutions to make communities more livable by reducing traffic congestion, promoting multiple modes of transportation, supporting land development, and improving safety for all users. **Responsibilities** **Leadership and Direction** + Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced engineering techniques and design principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance. + May serve as a lead in the technical direction over other less experienced engineers and provide direction, guidance, mentorship, and delegation of assignments. **At the Operational and Company Level** + Work closely with more senior members to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning work. + Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships. + Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services/groups/offices as necessary. **Do the Work** + Work side by side with the project team on given specialty in transportation projects. + Prepare maps and graphics for public and client meetings, data analysis, performing fields reviews and data collection, conducting research on trends and best practices, contributing to stakeholder and public engagement efforts, developing solutions to complex problems, and presenting recommendations. + Prepare engineering plans and reports. + Assist in the preparation of grant applications and associated services related to funding programs. + Participate in construction-related assignments. + Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, proposals, and other documentation/communications. + Prepare reports, plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits and/or designs for projects. + Coordinate and conduct field visits and ensure appropriate data collection and field observations occur. + Direct tasks on projects and monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget. + Provide internal and external technical presentations. + Provide technical quality control of multiple assigned projects. + Assist with client and outside agency communication and attend project/public meetings. + Develop and maintain accurate and organized project files. + Follow established firm's goals, SOPs and QA/QC procedures and assist in the QA/QC review of technical work of other staff. + Assist and mentor junior staff. + Prepare and serve in a lead role on various analyses and concept design aspects of engineering projects which may include traffic studies, corridor/regional studies, safety studies, and other associated engineering services. **Success Metrics and Competencies** + Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment. + Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive projects/tasks. + Effective communication, presentation, writing, and graphic skills, including public speaking, written reports, presentation materials and technical writing. + Experience with the preparation of construction plans and/or studies for roadway or traffic projects. + Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners. + Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients. + High degree of discretion and ability to manage confidential information. + Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude with a strong work ethic. + Strong sense of urgency in responding to work-related and project needs. + Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work. + Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company. + Strong data analysis and interpretation skills. + Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. + Desire, aptitude, and motivation to learn and apply new concepts. + Commitment to driving profitability and growth. + Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos. + Active participation in a professional society/organization. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required. + Completed coursework in transportation engineering and/or highway design preferred. + Three or more (3+) years of professional engineering experience with an emphasis on transportation engineering or related field. + Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (EIT) preferred. + Professional Engineer (PE) Registration or ability to receive within six (6) months preferred. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). + Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check or reliable form of transportation to/from the office and/or project site strongly preferred. **Physical Demands and Working Environment** + Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic. + Mobility around an office environment. + Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. + Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards. + Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). + Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business. + Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds. + Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds. + Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder. \#LI-JJ1 **Job Description Disclaimer** Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice. Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.