Senior Transportation Engineer

Our mission is to create an environment where we can share our passion for expertise, planning, the growth of our people, and the development of partnerships that shape the communities we serve. Our five core values are to Act with Integrity, Prioritize People, Innovate as a Team, Respect, and Passion. We focus on building relationships as we support each other and our clients through complex regulatory and interdisciplinary processes. Our success depends on extensive team collaboration and successful communication. We cultivate a supportive team culture with generous health care, retirement, and discretionary bonus packages.

About the role

The Sr. Transportation Engineer will play an integral role in the daily operations of the company and contribute to its overall success within the Technical Services department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation engineering, with expertise in designing improvements for private development projects, municipal projects, and traffic systems. This role involves the design and analysis of transportation systems, traffic operations, and ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation engineering projects for both private development and public agencies, including intersection design, roadway signing and striping, and traffic signal design.
• Lead business development efforts, cultivating relationships with potential clients, and identifying opportunities to expand the company's services to new clients and geographic areas.
• Actively pursue new projects and markets, representing the company in client meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Prepare detailed designs for traffic control systems, signal improvements, and roadway enhancements.
• Conduct traffic studies and analyses, including traffic impact analyses, signal timing, and safety assessments. Utilize traffic analysis and modeling software (e.g., Vistro, Synchro, TransCAD) to interpret data and provide recommendations.
• Perform quality assurance and control for transportation design deliverables.
• Manage projects to ensure the quality of technical and written analysis and adherence to budget and schedule.
• Maintain a high level of internal and external communications to ensure all impacted parties are kept informed about project progress.
• Attend public hearings as needed.
• Engage in the development of strategies and processes for the technical services department and company overall.
• Support positive client relations through consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and maintain technical expertise.
• Uphold EPD core values in everyday interactions with internal and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant full-time work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California.
• Demonstrated experience in intersection design, traffic signal design, roadway signing and striping, and related infrastructure improvements.
• Strong background in transportation planning, including traffic impact analysis, parking studies, and operations analysis.
• Proficient in transportation design software such as AutoCAD, Synchro, VISSIM, or similar programs.
• Familiarity with relevant transportation codes, guidelines, and regulatory processes.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and manage client relationships.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Package