Traffic Design Engineer

About the role

SEH is currently seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to join our talented Transportation team. This role is suited well for an experienced engineer who enjoys leading and delivering traffic design work across multimodal transportation projects of varying size and complexity to enhance safety, mobility, and system performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate design plans and specifications for traffic engineering items including: Traffic signals, hybrid beacons, and rectangular flashing beacons
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and construction phasing
• Traffic signing
• Pavement marking
• Manage, direct, and complete tasks or projects for a range of project types including construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation of urban corridors, highways, alternative intersections, interchanges, county and city roadways, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and demonstration projects

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota with ability to be licensed in Minnesota within 3 months
• Previous experience specializing in Traffic Design including preparation of Final Construction Documents for signing and pavement marking design
• Proficiency in MicroStation/Open Roads Designer and AutoCAD and/or Civil3D
• Working knowledge of MnDOT/MN MUTCD Standards and best practices
• Previous experience conducting and directing traffic engineering design work to prepare plans and completion of QA/QC reviews as required for 30%, 60%, 90% submittals including cost estimates and specifications
• Experience working with multidisciplined teams on complex projects

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Working knowledge of MUTCD and relevant design guidance
• Proficient in quality management and quality assurance processes

Skills

• SignCad proficiency
• MnDOT Work Type 14.6 Signing Plan Design and Special Provisions Levels 1, 2 & 3
• MnDOT Work Type 14.4 Temporary Traffic Control Plan Design & Special Provisions Levels 1, 2, & 3
• Preparation and coordination of design plans and specifications for staging, maintenance of traffic, traffic signals and ITS
• Established client relationships with City, County, other agency and/or MnDOT staff in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area, and/or greater Minnesota
• Active participation or interest in professional organizations, conferences and technical publications
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification
• Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification
• Working knowledge of HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic or other Traffic Engineering Software packages
• Ability to prepare traffic impact studies and conduct traffic safety studies
• Supervisory and/or mentoring experience

Benefits

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $90,000 and $130,000 annually based on skill set and experience. SEH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible holiday schedule
• Paid family leave
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work/life balance
• Continued education and training opportunities

Pay

$90,000 - $130,000 annually based on skill set and experience

Schedule

Full-time position

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.