Traffic Engineer - Transportation Market (Finance)

We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you're working with, and what you're working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first-they're at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you're just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we'd love to hear from you!

Our transportation and utility services professionals offer practical, forward-thinking expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including active transportation, bridge design, roadway design and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, utility and broadband services, grant writing, program management and so much more! From interstates and intersections to bridges and bike paths, we invite you to join us in designing transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate transportation engineering work, including traffic impact analyses, traffic forecasting studies, roundabout feasibility studies, parking studies, signal timing studies, access management studies, intersection safety analyses, operational studies, and corridor studies.
• Prepare engineering reports, plans and specifications for major projects. Produce engineering drawings based on applicable traffic industry calculations. Check, interpret and revise engineering drawings. Prepare and review plans and technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Prepare information (i.e. project fact sheets, PowerPoint slides, etc.) to explain projects clearly to stakeholders and the public.
• Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants, and firm staff.
• Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil or Transportation Engineering. M.S. in Transportation Engineering preferred. 3-5 years' experience in traffic engineering and/or traffic planning projects is required. Georgia DOT or other state DOT experience is strongly desired.
• EIT certification is required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or the ability to obtain licensure within 3-5 years is required. PTOE/ PTP/RSP certification is a plus.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, coordinating and conducting transportation and traffic engineering work. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices and techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to rigorous quality control approach to engineering solutions.
• Ability to research and learn innovative solutions and best practices in the industry.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Ability to be proactive in determining the necessary steps to meet objectives and performance expectations of position.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and serve as a team member in project groups. Strong communication (written and oral) skills. Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with a variety of personalities and communication styles.
• Knowledge and skill in Synchro, Excel, OpenRoads and/or Microstation is a must. Knowledge of HCS, SIDRA, VISSIM, ArcGIS, CUBE and TransCAD is desired.
• Strong understanding and experience in the use of HCM, MUTCD, AASHTO, GDOT's Policies and Procedures including the GDOT Design Policy Manual and the GDOT Design Traffic Forecasting Manual.

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