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Join the PH Team!

PH Consulting is looking for motivated, emerging professionals to join a dynamic team in the transportation industry. This is an opportunity to grow with a small, young, established firm while helping to shape the future of our region’s transportation infrastructure. PH is a certified DBE firm with a diverse staff, an enjoyable company culture, and an abundance of projects in a thriving transportation market. PH celebrates teamwork, provides flexible schedules, and allows remote work options. We offer competitive salaries, excellent paid medical, dental, and vision benefits, and matching 401k plan(up to 6%), PTO for vacation/sick leave, and performance bonus program.

Transportation Engineer, EIT/Entry Level

Traffic Engineer

Traffic Designer

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Transportation Engineer, EIT/Entry Level
 

Fife/Tacoma, WA
 

We are looking for an EIT with a couple of years’ experience or a recent graduate with either a BSCE or
Master’s Degree in the Transportation Engineering field. The Transportation Engineer will complete
traffic impact analyses, traffic operations analyses, planning, and design tasks for various projects that
may involve traffic signals, roundabouts, roadway design, site development, illumination, signing,
channelization, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, accessibility, temporary traffic control, Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS), and fiber optic communications.


The Transportation Engineer works with the Project Managers, Professional Engineers, and other PH
staff on public municipal projects and private development projects. An EIT License is preferred.
AutoCAD, technical writing, and good interpersonal skills are highly desirable. The salary range offered
will be based on experience.


Specific Tasks are anticipated to include:

  • Preparing Traffic Control Plans.

  • Preparing conceptual plans for intersections, roundabouts, corridors, and complete streets projects.

  • Preparing design Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).

  • Developing Traffic Impact Analyses.

  • Completing Traffic Operations Analysis and Traffic Signal Timing.

  • Coordinating with review agencies, sub-consultants, and clients.


Responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring technical accuracy, standard engineering practices, and the inclusion of appropriate documentation on various reports and design projects.

  • Evaluating engineering alternatives and resolving technical issues.

  • Performing engineering interpretation of specifications and drawings, documenting design modifications and assumptions, and coordination with the design team.

  • Making independent assessments of engineering problems and recommending solutions.

  • Planning, coordinating, and executing work in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner.

  • Researching and following jurisdictional requirements unique to each project.

  • Performing quantity take-offs and preparing engineer’s estimates.

  • Utilizing AutoCAD to design plan and profile views for traffic signals, illumination, roadways, pedestrian and bicycle projects, grading, and utilities.

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Traffic engineer

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Fife/Tacoma, WA

We are looking for a Professional Engineer (PE) with 6+ years’ experience and a BSCE or Master’s
Degree in Traffic Engineering. This position will lead the project tasks for various traffic
engineering projects that may involve traffic signals, roundabouts, roadway design, non-motorized
improvements, rail crossings, illumination, signing, channelization, accessibility, temporary traffic
control, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and fiber optic communications.


The Traffic Engineer works with the Principals, PEs, and other PH staff on public
municipal projects and private development projects. A Washington PE License is required. AutoCAD,
technical writing, and good interpersonal skills are highly desirable. The salary range offered will be
based on experience.


Primary Duties will include:

  • Preparing design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for traffic signals, roadway lighting/signing/pavement markings, temporary traffic control and ITS elements.

  • Leading and performing on a variety of projects in traffic operations and multi-modal transportation engineering.

  • Operational Analysis of arterial networks, corridor signal synchronization/timing, and freeway corridors using simulation packages.

  • Preparing plans, specifications, and estimates for various transportation and ITS projects.

  • Interacting with multi-disciplinary and multi-office project teams.

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Desired Experience and Education Requirements include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, Electrical Engineering, or similar field.

  • 6+ years of experience in Traffic Engineering Design.

  • A Washington PE license is required, or the ability to achieve one in the next one to two years.

  • Experience with client meetings, project management, and proposals is desirable.

  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Synchro, Vissim, Sidra, and Autoturn.

  • Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Traffic DESIGNER

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Fife/Tacoma, WA

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We are seeking a skilled CAD and Microstation Designer to work on Traffic and Civil designs, with an initial focus on Temporary Traffic Control plans. This position is eligible for benefits as described above, and compensation will be based on experience.

Qualifications:

  • Three (3) years' design experience working with AutoCAD or Microstation software is required.

  • Proficiency in the latest version of Microstation software is preferred and use of Microstation will be part of the job’s responsibilities.

  • ​Ability and willingness to learn new design software is highly desirable.

  • Strong knowledge of drafting for traffic design, including traffic control plans, is preferred.

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with precision in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Design/draft traffic control plans for different jurisdictions in both AutoCAD and Microstation, including layout and placement of signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices.

  • Design/draft conceptual plans for intersections, roundabouts, roadway corridors, and complete streets projects.

  • Prepare full Design Plan packages.

  • Stay updated with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to traffic design.

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