Senior Traffic Engineer

Department: Transportation Location: Reno, NVCompensation: $130,000 - $170,000 / year Description Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO. At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will lead a traffic team through a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis, and design needs across MOT, signing, signals, ITS, and lighting for a variety of transportation projects. You will be part of a growing company focused on meeting our clients' needs, while also solving their problems. The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented. What are the core responsibilities for the role? Manage and deliver design and preparation of MOT phasing strategies, signing, striping, and traffic control plans, as well as traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects, from planning through design and construction supportServe as technical lead on small to large-scale traffic design assignments, ensuring quality control and compliance with MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, DOT, and applicable agency standardsPrepare and oversee the development of studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates from concept through final deliveryCoordinate with roadway, structural, planning, utility, drainage, and construction teams to support integrated project delivery and ongoing business development effortsAid in mentoring junior staff across traffic and related disciplines Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or universityProfessional Engineering (PE) licensure; PTOE certification preferred8-12+ years' experience in traffic analysis and traffic engineering design, with a focus on one or more of MOT, signing, signals, ITS, or lightingExperience and relationships with transportation agencies are highly preferredKnowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SignCAD, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineeringExperience with DOT's plan preparation procedures and standardsExperience with Local Agency plan preparation procedures and standardsSignificant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal design criteriaExcellent written and oral communication skillsOutstanding interpersonal and customer service skillsSelf-motivated with solid organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to interact with and work cooperatively with clients and multi-disciplinary team membersAbility to multitask while working on many projects at onceWillingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other officesPossess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgetsA desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goals Why would a candidate want this job? At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceGenerous paid time off401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%Professional development opportunities including in-house trainingPaid professional organization membership and professional licensureFor more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status