Transportation Engineering/Planning Assistant

DKS Associates is currently hiring a Transportation Engineering/Planning Assistant who will work closely with mid- and senior-level team members on a variety of planning and traffic engineering projects. The role involves gaining experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering design while conducting technical analyses and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.ResponsibilitiesGaining experience working on a variety of transportation planning and traffic engineering design projects under the guidance of expert team membersConducting technical transportation analysis; including traffic operational analysis using Synchro, Vissim, and other traffic and modeling software to analyzeThe performance or impacts between various travel modes and vehicle types (cars, pedestrians, bikes, e-scooters, buses, light rail, trucks, etc.)Developing Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for roadway lighting, permanent signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, signal interconnect/fiber optic communications, and temporary traffic control plansGoing out in the field to verify the condition of existing traffic systems (Signing, Lighting, Signals, etc.) and observe traffic operationsWorking with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of complex corridor studies, transit operations, area plans, system plans, and other technical transportation projectsCommunicating technical findings to project managers and group managersWorking on significant projects across the west coast and in your own communitySkillsBachelor's Degree (or greater) in Civil Engineering, Transportation, Urban Planning, or similar field, with an understanding of traffic flow theory and forecastingCoursework in Transportation and Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, GIS, Environmental Studies, Statistics, or Travel Demand ModelingAbility to work in a high-performing team, including strong communication skills and a positive attitudeAbility to program and/or implement custom scripts. Skills in R, Python, VBA, or Java are desiredStrong written and verbal communication skillsEIT certificate preferred, or the ability to obtain your EIT certification if hiredAbility/Interest in obtaining your PE and/or AICP in the futureSoftware experience desired, but not required; AGI lighting analysis software, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Synchro, and Visum/Vistro/VissimBenefits10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days8 Paid HolidaysEmployer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee-owners80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee-ownersExtremely affordable Dental, & Vision PlansFlexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending AccountHealth Savings Account OptionsPaid Jury/Witness DutyPaid BereavementLeave without PayTransit SubsidyPre-tax Commuter OptionReferral Bonus ProgramDKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401k Pre-tax and Roth optionsMonthly Cell Phone ReimbursementTraining & Educational AssistanceProfessional Registration SupportTechnical & Professional SocietiesConferences & SeminarsAnnual Bonus ProgramYears of Service AwardsHybrid Work ScheduleCompany OverviewOur shared passion is to plan, build, manage and operate viable transportation systems. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Oakland, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.dksassociates.com.Company H1B SponsorshipDKS Associates has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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