Traffic Engineer

About the role

Uses advanced techniques, theory, and best practices to perform traffic engineering for public and private sector clients. Serves as a technical specialist, performing traffic analyses, traffic engineering design, preparing studies and reports, and supporting transportation projects throughout the company.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of technical studies, submittals, traffic design plans, and general support for public works projects and private developments.
• Preparation of Preliminary Design Reports, Traffic Studies, Traffic Models/Simulations, Traffic Signal Design, Arterial and freeway design elements including roadside safety, Utility Coordination, addressing utility/agency/project manager red lines and comments to plans.
• Perform high quality technical work including traffic operations analysis using Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, VISTRO, VISSIM and similar software, warrant analyses per MUTCD, safety analysis, and parking studies.
• Signal, pedestrian feature, and roundabout design tasks.
• Preparation of engineering calculations and cost estimates.
• Day-to-day project management activity as assigned, including scheduling and budget management.
• Aid in the proposal preparation for new contracts, including fee estimates and project scope.
• Review, revise and stamp engineering reports, specifications, and drawings within area of expertise.
• Oversee work of engineering interns and/or technical staff on project-specific tasks.

Requirements

• Experience using Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, VISTRO, VISSIM and similar software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Project).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral communications.
• Must be able to read and comprehend detailed correspondence and reports.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be efficient in performing quality work for a variety of internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering or appropriate related engineering discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation engineering.