Traffic Analysis Engineer

Garver is seeking a highly-motivated Traffic Analysis Engineer in our Overland Park, KS office to join our growing traffic and transportation planning team. The ideal candidate will have a sharp technical background and a strong passion for the profession, playing a key role in analyzing and designing projects for DOT and municipal clients.

Responsibilities

• Performing traffic and safety studies
• Performing traffic simulation and level of service analysis
• Developing access management plans and lane configurations for new or modified alignments
• Developing traffic signal timing plans
• Preparing summary documentation and reports
• Coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and communicating concepts to clients
• Assisting with project management to identify project scopes, fees, and monitoring project progress
• Maintaining a client-focused, service attitude by tracking budgets and keeping projects on schedule
• Preparing project proposals and giving interviews for project pursuits
• Performing direct client marketing and developing relationships with existing clients
• Mentoring less experienced staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• 4–8 years of experience with traffic-specific projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Working knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual and Trip Generation Manual
• Working knowledge in capacity analysis, traffic projections, and safety analysis (including HSM)
• Working knowledge of traffic simulation programs (VISSIM, CORSIM, etc.), Synchro, and HCS
• Experience analyzing intersections, interchanges, and roundabouts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering
• Experience in transportation planning and travel demand modeling (TransCAD)
• Experience using ArcGIS for data analysis, including review of large crash datasets to spatial map and analyze trends and clusters
• Experience with pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects and studies
• Experience in marketing and managing local government projects
• Experience working with MoDOT and municipalities in Missouri
• Certification as a PTOE and/or RSP

Benefits

• Company-paid professional memberships
• Company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities
• Highly competitive salary packages
• Attractive benefits
• Comprehensive wellness program