Traffic Project Engineer - Operations, Safety & Policy

About the role

RK&K is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer with 6+ years of expertise in work zone traffic control and policy development. This role supports high-impact projects through open-end contracts with state and local agencies, focusing on advancing work zone safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering research to identify and analyze work zone traffic control methodologies, principals, products, and applications
• Create work zone policies, guidelines, and engineering standards to improve work zone design, implementation, and operations to enhance safety and efficiency
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of existing work zone standards and traffic control plans to identify areas for improvement
• Review and develop maintenance of traffic plans for major projects that includes consideration for workers, vehicles, and vulnerable road users
• Plan, design, and implement ITS work zone applications to provide better traveler information to motorists concerning work zones
• Absorb and assist with Speed Safety Camera programs for work zones including program management, implementation, assessment of program effectiveness, quality assurance and vendor coordination

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related
• Registered P.E. license
• Six (6) + years of experience in traffic engineering, particularly work zones

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills and public speaking
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the ability to use data and research to inform decision making
• Strong knowledge of work zone traffic control strategies, safety strategies, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other relevant standards and regulations

Skills

• Experience with project management and coordination
• Familiarity with state and local traffic engineering standards

Benefits

• Attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule.