Graduate Engineer, Transportation / Traffic

As a Graduate Engineer in Transportation at TKDA, you will be responsible for observing and collecting traffic data, performing intersection evaluations, conducting corridor studies, and analyzing data using simulation and modeling software. You’ll also prepare preliminary and final designs and develop construction plans for various traffic-related projects.

To qualify for the Graduate Traffic Engineer position at TKDA, you need a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on traffic or transportation engineering. Additionally, 2-5 years of relevant experience in transportation studies and plan development, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills, are essential.

TKDA prefers candidates to have experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation, as well as knowledge of traffic analysis software such as Synchro, VISSIM, RODEL, or CORSIM. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications like Excel and Word is also essential.

The work environment for a Graduate Traffic Engineer at TKDA is hybrid, with encouragement to work in-office 4 days a week initially. Once you're comfortable and meeting expectations, you'll enjoy a flexible 3/2 hybrid model, balancing in-office and remote work, ensuring a healthy work-life integration.

TKDA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, an annual discretionary bonus plan, a 401(k) match, HSA contributions, and paid time off based on professional experience, along with eight paid holidays each year, ensuring our employees are well cared for.

When answering this question, highlight a specific traffic analysis project, detail the methodology you used, the challenges faced, and the results achieved. Be sure to relate it back to your role as a Graduate Traffic Engineer at TKDA, showcasing your problem-solving and analytical skills.

Demonstrate your ability to prioritize by discussing a system or method you use, such as creating to-do lists, assessing deadlines, and communicating with your team. Relate this back to your potential role at TKDA, showing how these skills will help you efficiently manage projects.

Share specific software you have used, such as Synchro or VISSIM, detailing your experience with them, projects completed, and what you learned. This is important for showcasing your technical proficiency relevant to the Graduate Traffic Engineer position.

Discuss a team project where you played an integral role, focusing on communication, collaboration, and the successful results. Emphasize how well you work within teams, which is crucial for the role at TKDA.

Talk about your systematic approach to checking calculations, using design software correctly, and collaborating with team members for cross-verification. These strategies will reflect your commitment to quality in the Graduate Engineer role at TKDA.

Mention specific industry publications, online courses, webinars, or professional organizations you engage with to stay informed. This shows your commitment to continuous learning, which aligns with TKDA’s innovative environment.

Describe a specific situation where a project did not go as planned, the actions you took to address it, and how you communicated with your team and stakeholders. This illustrates your problem-solving and resilience skills valuable for the role.

Provide examples of the types of designs you’ve been involved with, detailing the process from conceptualization to finalization. This will be crucial for understanding your fit for the Graduate Traffic Engineer position at TKDA.

Craft an answer that reflects your personal and professional values, emphasizing TKDA’s commitment to excellence, community engagement, and employee ownership. Show enthusiasm for contributing to their goals and sharing a vision of your career growth within the organization.

Discuss your aspirations, such as advancing to a project management role, specializing in a certain area of transportation engineering, or contributing to influential projects. Align these goals with the opportunities available at TKDA for a promising fit.