Traffic & Safety Engineer
Primary Function
The Traffic & Safety Engineer performs various tasks related to traffic studies, including preparing studies to identify engineering solutions to traffic operational and safety issues. The candidate should have knowledge of traffic analysis, transportation design concepts, principles, and theories, and a genuine desire to improve safety and mobility on our transportation system.
Primary Duties
- Perform field reviews, conduct research, and collect and analyze traffic data for transportation projects.
- Analyze crash data and identify appropriate countermeasures to improve safety and mobility for all road users.
- Analyze and interpret data from traffic modeling software, GIS, or associated databases.
- Use specialized traffic engineering computer software to conduct traffic operations and capacity analysis, such as HCS, Synchro, Sidra, and Corsim.
- Prepare signal warrant studies, intersection analysis, corridor studies, traffic impact studies, and support PD&E studies.
- Attend public meetings and community workshops.
- Prepare cost estimates and financial justification for projects through benefit/cost and NPV analysis.
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation of the study methodology or design approach.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the state of Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- 6+ years of experience in transportation engineering
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with MicroStation
- Understanding of Highway Capacity and Highway Safety concepts
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork
- Possess attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, and an interest in improving transportation safety for all modes of transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- Produce design plans, such as signing and pavement marking, signalization, lighting, and ITS plans
- PTOE or RSP Certification is a plus!
- Experience working with the Central Florida Regional Planning Model (CFRPM) is a plus!
Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
About the Role
Ardurra has an excellent opportunity for a full-time professional engineer to join our Traffic & Safety Team at our Orlando, Florida office!
Benefits
We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.