Traffic Engineers (all levels – EI, P.E./PTOE, Sr-level P.E./PM)

Responsibilities

• Prepare signing, striping, temporary traffic control, signal, lighting and Intelligent Transportation construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with standards and project schedule.
• Provide technical assistance to construction inspectors in the field to verify construction conforms to WVDOH traffic specifications/ plans.
• Create, update, and archive as-built plans.
• Develop and implement traffic signal timing parameters in accordance with WVDOH standards.
• Perform operational and maintenance checks to ensure the signal functions correctly.
• Review construction plans for accuracy and provides comments to other functional areas.
• Gather data such as sight distance, safety, no passing, infrastructure inventory, Before/After, crash, etc. to complete special studies.
• Analyze the traffic data for reporting, planning, and study purposes.
• Update and maintain crash information/databases and create detailed crash studies using Linear Referencing System (LRS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
• Assist with the analysis, scheduling, oversight, identification, and inspection of marking utility locations.
• Respond to customer inquiries/request by translating technical information into responses easily understood by the general public.
• Prepare signal, signing and pavement marking work orders for traffic modifications performed by maintenance within set deadlines.
• Assist with implementing traffic control plans in the field.
• Perform field review of operational conditions of the electrical systems to assure that optimal system performance is occurring.
• Conduct field reviews to assure lighting, signing, and striping (permanent and temporary) are implemented and conform to work orders, project objectives, and/or WVDOH specifications.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of WVDOH guidelines re: Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Traffic Engineering Manual, etc. as they apply to traffic control sufficient to assist with the design of traffic construction plans.
• Knowledge of signing, striping, temporary traffic control, signal, lighting and Intelligent Transportation Systems to ensure safe travel for the public.
• Experience with Transportation Information System (TIS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software sufficient to run detailed reports and prepare diagrams.
• Experience with construction plans and field inspections practices.
• Possesses data collection techniques and analysis sufficient to gather, interpret and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of civil and engineering principles, reporting, analysis and management of teams and projects.

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master’s degree (MSCE) preferred but not required.
• Any level of experience in Traffic Engineering, with a focus on State DOH/DOT projects.
• Strong knowledge of WVDOH design standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Proficiency in traffic design software - Civil 3D, OpenRoad Designer, Synchro, etc.
• Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project is a plus.

Benefits

CTL Engineering offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award-winning ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), and a 401K plan.