Co-op Opportunities
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At
Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. (TPD) we pride ourselves on providing
a remarkable work experience to people who want to get their feet wet
in the engineering business. If you are looking to get an early start
on a career as an engineer (or just want to find out what traffic engineering
is all about), then TPD is the place for you.
TPD
is a 135-member (35 of whom are either current or former co-ops/part-timers)
consulting engineering firm specializing in transportation
engineering and related environmental services.
TPD strongly believes in a policy of promoting from within, which provides
TPD employees fantastic opportunities for rapid advancement within our
six departments.
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TPD was founded
in 1989 by Kevin L. Johnson, P.E. Pictured is the company's Pottstown
Office. |
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What’s
in it for you? |
- Guaranteed
40 hrs/week
- A Flexible Schedule
- A Relaxed Work Environment
- Real Engineering Experience
- As Much Responsibility As You Can Handle
- Scholarships
- Paid Time Off |
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“I attended a township
meeting on a project I worked on. It’s rewarding to see your
work in action,” said former 3 time co-op and now full
time employee,
Matt Hammond pictured above. |
What
We Do:
Transportation
Planning/Traffic Impact Studies
Highway and
Intersection Design
Traffic Signal
Design and Permitting
Structural
(Bridge) Design
Noise, Wetland,
and Air Quality Studies
Municipal
Services
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Former Drexel co-op,
Brian McAnallen, performs field work such as speed studies and driveway
& intersection check lists.
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TPD is
a growing company and was named in 2004 to The Philadelphia Business Journal’s
Philly 100 Hall of Fame for being one of the fastest growing privately help
firms for 5 consecutive years. Everyone plays an important role. Former
Drexel co-op, now full time employee, Matt Hammond says, “They give
you a lot of responsibility, but they also give you as much help as you
need. At TPD, you get the chance to do things that you wouldn’t
get at other companies. You’re not a gopher.” |
Mentoring
Program:
Real
Experience - Real Engineers
At TPD you’ll be paired with a junior level engineer in one
of our six departments who will help relate your academic training to
real engineering work. Marty Rosen, former Drexel co-op now full-time
employee says, “Craig [his mentor] allows me enough room to do a
lot on my own, but he’s also right there if I need help.”
TPD is
a great place to work. Eric Ostimchuk (EO), former Widener co-op
and now full-time employee, attests, “I chose TPD for the chance
to do ‘real engineering work.’ Also, you get the opportunity
to work directly with engineers, even Kevin [President/Founder of TPD].
Kevin is always receptive to questions and concerns.”
What
You’ll Do:
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Provide technical
support for engineering staff which may include analyses, report preparation,
drafting, etc.
- Team with a junior level
engineer and gain hands-on, real life experience.
- Assume responsibility for
the completion of data collection in a timely manner. This includes
traffic counts, parking studies/surveys, noise studies, site visits,
etc.
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Great
Work...Great Times
Recent Drexel co-op,
Brian says, “Everyone is friendly and energized.” EO adds,
“The work environment is professional, but laid back. You won’t
have any problems as long as you do what you have to do. Everyone
is very helpful and it is a very cooperative atmosphere.”
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