Traffic Engineer - Design

Description

• Utilize the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other transportation standards, manuals and requirements of Connecticut to perform signal warrant studies and assist in the development of maintenance of traffic plans for highway construction and utility projects.
• Assist in the development and review of construction documents to include plans, specifications, and quantity estimates
• Perform operational analyses and simulations of transportation systems using software packages such as VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, Highway Capacity Software (HCS)
• Assist in data collection and field investigation efforts for transportation studies; including performing traffic counts, travel time runs, and inventories of roadway elements.
• Prepare summaries of operational analyses, including documentation of inputs, processes, and outputs and measures of effectiveness.
• Hands-on traffic analysis, traffic engineering and travel forecasting
• Assist in the evaluation and summarization of operational and forecast data for use in transportation studies.
• Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist in traffic signal and roadway geometric evaluations and design.
• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway/traffic projects from preliminary to final design under direction and supervision by a Professional Engineer
• Assist in the development of traffic and transit travel demand forecasts using travel demand models and the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation Manual.

Requirements

• PE preferred
• Experience using CADD/Design Software (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Design experience should include familiarity with roadway, and traffic elements, with the ability to assist in the development of construction documents
• 4+ years of experience working in Traffic or Highway/Roadway design.
• The ability to interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Understanding of procedures and data in the MUTCD and ITE Trip Generation Manual is preferred.
• Working knowledge of VISSIM, HCS and Synchro/SimTraffic software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) preferred
• Experience with MicroStation, GeoPak, AutoCAD, ProjectWise and Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance