Jobs · Engineering · Iowa

Traffic Engineer

GHD · Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
Engineering$100k–$130k/yrFull-time

About the role

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and preparing contract plans and specifications
  • Utilizing computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software in plans preparation and development
  • Ensuring plans and specifications are developed in accordance with appropriate design criteria, policy, and procedures
  • Assembling roadway design plans, signing and pavement marking plans, signalization plans, lighting plans, typical section packages, scopes of work, design exceptions and variations, and utility conflict reports
  • Determining bid items, associated quantities, and compiling quantity summaries
  • Preparing calculations for quantities and costing of projects
  • Carrying out quality checks and procedures
  • Designing engineering solutions and validating them to ensure they conform to organizational and/or regulatory standards
  • Contributing to the analysis of information, drafting engineering standards and specifications, and evaluating their effectiveness within the engineering discipline
  • Delivering small- or medium-scale projects while adhering to an established program management plan
  • Developing own capabilities through participation in assessment and development planning activities, formal and informal training, and coaching; maintaining external professional accreditation if relevant
  • Maintaining an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
  • Managing relationships with small clients and assisting senior colleagues in managing relationships with larger key clients and customers

Requirements

  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3d (preferred) and MicroStation (desired)
  • Strong teammate, able to work independently when required, cooperative in open sharing of information and knowledge with team
  • Good time management ability, capable of handling conflicting priorities and working in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to meet challenging deadlines
  • Somewhat familiar with traffic engineering experience such as completing Traffic Impact Studies and familiarity with HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic and SIDRA/RODEL traffic capacity analysis software (but not required)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree
  • Professional Engineering License or the ability to obtain PE within a reasonable time period
  • Minimum 5 years transportation engineering experience

Skills

  • AutoCAD Civil3d
  • MicroStation
  • Grading and working with 3D surfaces
  • Storm drain design
  • Understanding of traffic engineering concepts

Benefits

  • 401K
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Wellness benefit

Pay

$100,000.00 - $130,000.00, varies based on location and experience

Schedule

Hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Three days a week in the office.

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