Traffic Analyst/Microsimulation Specialist

Overview

Conduct traffic analysis, microsimulation, and safety studies for Florida Turnpike projects.

Key Responsibilities

• traffic analysis
• crash analysis
• load analysis
• field surveys
• report writing
• technical coordination

Tasks

-Traffic Analysis:Conduct traffic analysis for Project Development and Environment (PD&E) and Design projects using HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, and Visum/Vissim software.Analyze crash data and conduct predictive safety analysis. -Prepare Typical Section, Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESAL), and Lane Closure analysis memorandums. -Conduct traffic analysis for Project Development and Environment (PD&E) and Design projects using HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, and Visum/Vissim software. -Design Project Support:Prepare Typical Section, Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESAL), and Lane Closure analysis memorandums.Collect traffic data or perform field surveys as needed. -Analyze crash data and conduct predictive safety analysis. -Coordinate with other technical disciplines, including conceptual design, environmental management, traffic operations, right of way, and others to develop recommendations for proposed improvements. -Collect traffic data or perform field surveys as needed. -Reporting and Presentation:Assist with written reports and presentations of project findings that support PD&E studies, Design/Concept projects, signal warrant analysis, and corridor retiming studies. -Coordination and Collaboration:Coordinate with other technical disciplines, including conceptual design, environmental management, traffic operations, right of way, and others to develop recommendations for proposed improvements. -Assist with written reports and presentations of project findings that support PD&E studies, Design/Concept projects, signal warrant analysis, and corridor retiming studies.

Requirements

• hcs
• synchro
• vissim
• python
• master's
• communication

What You Bring

-Experience with traffic operational analysis software such as HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, and Vissim/Visum. -Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O) studies -Four years of related experience in traffic analysis or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in making presentations. -Proficiency in safety analysis using tools like HSM, SPICE, ISATe, and IHSMD. -Knowledge of statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R) and programming languages (e.g., VBA, C++, Python). -Familiarity with the FDOT Traffic Analysis Handbook, Highway Capacity Manual, MUTCD, Highway Safety Manual, and Interchange Access Request User Guide. -Interchange Access Request (IAR) documentation -Master’s or PhD degree in a related engineering or planning discipline. -BS in Civil Engineering (with a focus on transportation), Urban Planning or a related field.

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