Transportation Engineer | Traffic & Roadway Design
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Key Responsibilities and Contributions
- Lead the comprehensive analysis of traffic flow and patterns for urban, suburban, and rural corridors, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
- Execute detailed traffic impact studies (TIS) for major public and private developments, providing critical recommendations that shape land use and infrastructure investment.
- Design state-of-the-art roadway geometrics—from complex, multi-leg intersections and high-speed interchanges to modern roundabouts and complete streets—ensuring compliance with all federal and state guidelines.
- Develop, model, and implement advanced traffic signal timing plans using simulation software to optimize traffic progression, reduce delays, and minimize vehicle emissions. This includes creating time-of-day plans and adaptive signal control strategies.
- Spearhead multimodal transportation planning initiatives. You will be responsible for designing safe and accessible infrastructure for pedestrians (including ADA compliance), bicyclists, and public transit users.
- Forecast future traffic demand using sophisticated modeling techniques to support long-range transportation plans and capital improvement programs. Your work will directly inform policy and funding decisions for decades to come.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on traffic safety, conducting formal Road Safety Audits (RSAs) and applying Highway Safety Manual (HSM) methodologies to proactively reduce crash frequency and severity.
- Prepare and review high-quality engineering documents, including technical reports, cost estimates, and final construction plans, ensuring precision and clarity.
Essential Qualifications & Credentials
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory. A Master’s degree focusing on Transportation Engineering is a distinct advantage.
- A minimum of five (5) years of direct experience in a transportation engineering role, specifically focused on traffic analysis, modeling, and geometric roadway design.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the United States is highly preferred. If not currently licensed, you must possess the qualifications to obtain licensure through comity or examination within one year of employment.
- Possession of a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is considered a major asset and demonstrates a specialized command of the field.
- You must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and develop practical, data-driven solutions.
- Strong project management abilities are crucial; you should be capable of managing tasks, budgets, and schedules for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication skills are non-negotiable. You must be able to articulate complex engineering concepts to clients, government agencies, and the general public in both written reports and oral presentations.
Technical Proficiency & Software Expertise
- Traffic Simulation & Analysis: Expert-level proficiency in traffic modeling and analysis software is required. This includes Synchro/SimTraffic, Vissim, and the Highway Capacity Software (HCS).
- Engineering Design & CADD: You must have advanced skills in computer-aided design, specifically with MicroStation (including InRoads/OpenRoads) and AutoCAD Civil 3D for creating detailed roadway and intersection plans.
- Geospatial Analysis: Demonstrated experience using Esri ArcGIS for mapping, data management, and spatial analysis related to transportation networks and land use is essential.
- Data Management: Competency in managing and analyzing large datasets using tools like Microsoft Excel, Access, or scripting languages (e.g., Python) is a plus.