Senior Traffic Engineer

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join the Traffic Engineering Group in our office in Mechanicsburg, PA. Assignments may include work with our traffic engineering analysis or design teams. The traffic engineering analysis teams perform operational analyses, identify and develop creative technical solutions, and prepare technical reports and presentations. The traffic engineering design teams prepare contract documents for traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and management of projects that involve traffic signals, signing, markings, roadway/parking lot lighting, work zone traffic control, and ITS devices
• Conduct traffic safety/operations studies
• Develop or apply Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, and VISUM models
• Project assignments can range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects, as well as innovative multimodal transportation plans and parking studies
• Quality control reviews; marketing and business development; and staff mentoring and development
• Position may include working at client site(s)

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program required
• A minimum of 16 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
• Basic understanding of traffic modeling (macro, meso and micro)
• Experience with VISSIM, VISUM, HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, CORSIM and Quickzone
• Experience in the design of traffic control devices including signals, signing, maintenance of traffic, pavement markings, ITS devices, and lighting
• Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual and Highway Safety Manual
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain within 6 months through comity from another state
• PTOE certification preferred
• Experience working on PennDOT projects required
• Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Exceptional communication, technical writing and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits