Traffic Design Engineer

Description

• Prepare and management the development of traffic impact studies, land use planning, master plan studies, traffic signal warrant studies, bikeway planning and design, community and campus planning, technical report writing
• Prepare temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers
• Manage project budgets to meet financial metrics
• Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
• Attend project meetings with clients
• Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
• Prepare technical reports for traffic impact studies, interchange access requests, or safety studies
• Prepare Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plans
• Responsible for business development activities

Requirements

• Familiarity in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD (OpenRoads/InRoads preferred)
• Familiarity with DOT and/or general DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTO
• BS in Civil Engineering
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• Self-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight
• FL PE license is required
• PTOE is preferred
• 3 - 6 years of traffic engineering experience
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
• Willingness and motivation to curate and foster personal client base
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
• Knowledge in transportation planning, including comprehensive corridor analysis, DOT local programs (beneficial), public involvement, safety and access, pedestrian and bicycle planning, multimodal planning and traffic operations
• Membership and involvement in transportation industry organizations such as WTS, ASCE, and ITE will be preferred, if not already a member
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guideline.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Wellness incentives
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance