California Professional Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer registration required
Minimum 7 years of experience in traffic engineering/planning, or 12 years in the industry
At least 5 years of management experience supervising traffic design teams
Recent experience within Southern California, especially San Diego County preferred
Proficient in municipal traffic engineering services and documentation, including traffic engineering plans and Traffic Impact Analyses
Familiarity with traffic software and the California Vehicle Code, MUTCD, and Highway Capacity Manual.
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise traffic designers and CAD drafters
Manage project schedules and budgets effectively
Prepare contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work for projects
Conduct client and public agency interactions
Deliver municipal traffic engineering services and prepare final traffic engineering plans
Perform Traffic Impact Analyses and various traffic-related studies
Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team on landmark projects.
Benefits
Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Profit sharing and 401K options available
Life and disability insurance provided
Personal leave for work-life balance
Flexible alternative work schedule offered
Regular holiday parties and team-building events to foster a fun workplace.
Full Job Description
Rick Engineering Company (RICK) is seeking a confident, Principal Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Division for our San Diego office.
As an Principal Traffic Engineer in San Diego, CA, you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the San Diego region. As a RICK team member, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate will have a BSCE degree, California Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer, plus a minimum of 7 years experience in traffic engineering/planning or the equivalent of 12 years in the industry. Candidate must have a minimum 5 years management experience supervising the work of traffic designers/planners and CAD drafters/technicians.
supervising the work of traffic designers and CAD drafters/technicians.
Candidate for this position must demonstrate strong independent thought and decision-making abilities; possess demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills; exhibit management ability; be adept in establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients/public-agency personnel, and in-house staff.
Candidate shall have recent Southern California experience, preferably in the San Diego County region.
Candidate's managerial experience shall also include the following: supervision of traffic engineering design teams; management of project schedules and budgets; preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work; and experience in client and public-agency interactions.
Candidate's technical experience shall include the following: providing municipal traffic engineering services, including in-house services, preparation/processing of final traffic engineering plans (traffic signals, traffic control plans, signing/striping plans, etc.), preparation of Traffic Impact Analysis, and various traffic related studies and reports. Experience in transit planning and design is a plus.
Position generally requires extensive experience and demonstrated engineering abilities in all aspects of traffic engineering and planning projects; and in interacting comfortably and productively with clients and public agencies. It is desired that the Candidate be experienced in HCS, Vistro, Synchro, and other traffic related software, as well as the California Vehicle Code (CVC), MUTCD, and familiar with Highway Capacity Manual.
What We Offer
Generous Benefits package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
Alternative Work Schedule
Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities and Events
At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun! Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com
