Senior Traffic Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

$160K — $240K *
Transportation
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 16 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
  • Understanding of traffic modeling (macro, meso, and micro)
  • Proficient with VISSIM, VISUM, HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, CORSIM, and Quickzone
  • Experience designing traffic control devices including signals, signage, and ITS
  • Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, and Highway Safety Manual
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia or eligible for comity basis licensing

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage projects on traffic signals, signage, and lighting
  • Conduct traffic safety and operations studies
  • Develop or apply traffic modeling software such as Synchro and VISSIM
  • Oversee quality control reviews of engineering work
  • Engage in marketing and business development efforts
  • Mentor and develop junior staff within the traffic engineering group
  • Work on-site at client locations when necessary

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Group and optional life insurance, as well as short and long-term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to join the Traffic Engineering Group in our office in Richmond, VA. Assignments may include work with our traffic engineering analysis or design teams. The traffic engineering analysis teams perform operational analyses, identify and develop creative technical solutions, and prepare technical reports and presentations. The traffic engineering design teams prepare contract documents for traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices.

Responsibilities:

Our Traffic Department works on projects within the mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD, DE, VA) as well as nationally. Our traffic work is challenging, interesting, and in many cases, on the leading edge of traffic engineering applications in the industry. Our senior traffic engineers are responsible for the design and management of projects that involve traffic signals, signing, markings, roadway/parking lot lighting, work zone traffic control, and ITS devices; conduct traffic safety/operations studies; and develop or apply Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, and VISUM models. Project assignments can range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects, as well as innovative multimodal transportation plans and parking studies. Additional responsibilities include quality control reviews; marketing and business development; and staff mentoring and development.

Position may include working at client site(s).

Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program required
  • A minimum of 16 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
  • Basic understanding of traffic modeling (macro, meso and micro)
  • Experience with VISSIM, VISUM, HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, CORSIM and Quickzone
  • Experience in the design of traffic control devices including signals, signing, maintenance of traffic, pavement markings, ITS devices, and lighting
  • Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual and Highway Safety Manual
  • Licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer in Virginia or the ability to obtain through comity from another state
  • PTOE certification preferred
  • Experience working on PennDOT projects required
  • Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Exceptional communication, technical writing and organizational skills.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Competitive salary
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $160,000.00 - $240,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****

Req. #3310

#LI - Onsite #LI - Senior Level

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