Traffic Project Engineer

About the role

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England-based consulting engineering firm specializing in transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. As a 100% employee-owned firm, BETA offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary life insurance; short-term and long-term disability coverage; medical and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); employee stock ownership plan (ESOP); tuition assistance; professional development; and a 401(k) plan with an annual match.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic engineering analyses including capacity, signal timing, crash analysis, and level-of-service evaluations using industry-standard tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS)
• Develop traffic control, signal, and signing/striping plans in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines (MUTCD, AASHTO, MassDOT/ConnDOT/RIDOT, etc.)
• Prepare technical reports, traffic impact studies, and documentation for public and agency review
• Congratulate DOTs, MPOs, and municipalities on permitting, approvals, and stakeholder engagement
• Uphold QA/QC processes
• Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in traffic operations, safety, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, highway, environmental, and structural engineers
• Apply your technical expertise and support during project development, permitting, bidding, and construction phases
• Uphold project schedules, budgets, and deliverables under the guidance of a project manager
• Conduct site inspections, prepare technical reports, and liaise with municipal agencies, contractors, and stakeholders
• Act as a professional ambassador for BETA, cultivating and sustaining client relationships
• Assist with proposal development and business development initiatives as needed
• Mentor junior staff and support quality assurance/quality control efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field
• 5 to 10 years of related engineering experience in traffic studies, signal design, intersection and corridor analysis, traffic modeling/simulation, and development of traffic control plans
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Proficient with AutoCAD softwares, Synchro, and SimTraffic
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with MUTCD, AASHTO, DOT design requirements
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Preferred location is BETA’s Norwood office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.
• Growth Opportunities: BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development. Leads to potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management.

Skills

• Osha Certifications (OSHA 10-Construction, OSHA 40-HAZWOPER, OSHA Confined Space Entry, etc…)
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
• IMSATraffic Inspection Certification
• Vissim