Senior Traffic Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

$90K — $110K *
Transportation
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering required
  • 16 years of experience in traffic engineering
  • Proficient in traffic modeling (macro, meso, micro)
  • Experience with traffic modeling software like VISSIM, VISUM, Synchro/SimTraffic
  • Design experience for traffic control devices including ITS
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania or eligible through comity
  • PTOE certification preferred
  • Experience with PennDOT projects essential

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage traffic engineering projects, including signals and markings
  • Conduct traffic safety and operational studies
  • Develop and apply traffic simulation models such as Synchro and VISSIM
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients
  • Perform quality control reviews on planning and design documents
  • Engage in marketing and business development activities
  • Mentor and develop junior staff members

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Healthcare benefits that cater to diverse needs
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Generous leave accrual and paid holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan for future security
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits
  • Group life insurance coverage options
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join the Traffic Engineering Group in our office in State College, PA 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 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 Pennsylvania 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 ***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position ***** Req. #2885 #LI - Onsite #LI - Senior Level

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