Traffic Engineer

GCW Engineering

$70K — $95K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum two years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
  • Engineer-In-Training certification required.
  • Proficient in traffic software like Synchro and VISSIM.
  • Familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare technical studies and traffic design plans.
  • Conduct traffic operations analysis using advanced software.
  • Design signals, pedestrian features, and roundabouts.
  • Manage small projects, including scheduling and budgeting.
  • Draft engineering calculations and cost estimates.
  • Assist in proposal preparation for new contracts.
  • Oversee work of interns and technical staff.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse public and private projects.
  • Engagement in transportation planning and design.
  • Hands-on project management experience.
  • Professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
About the Job

Summary:

Uses advanced techniques, theory, and best practices to perform traffic engineering for public and private sector clients. Serves as a technical specialist, performing traffic analyses, traffic engineering design, preparing studies and reports, and supporting transportation projects throughout the company. Provides technical support for roadway and intersection design efforts including participation in transportation planning and design. Manages small projects and proposals.

This role requires working on-site in Reno, NV. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of technical studies, submittals, traffic design plans, and general support for public works projects and private developments.
  • Preparation of Preliminary Design Reports, Traffic Studies, Traffic Models/Simulations, Traffic Signal Design, Arterial and freeway design elements including roadside safety, Utility Coordination, addressing utility/agency/project manager red lines and comments to plans.
  • Perform high quality technical work including traffic operations analysis using Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, VISTRO, VISSIM and similar software, warrant analyses per MUTCD, safety analysis, and parking studies.
  • Perform signal, pedestrian feature, and roundabout design tasks.
  • Preparation of engineering calculations and cost estimates.
  • Day-to-day project management activity as assigned, including scheduling and budget management.
  • Assist in the proposal preparation for new contracts, including fee estimates and project scope.
  • Review, revise and stamp engineering reports, specifications, and drawings within area of expertise.
  • Oversee work of engineering interns and/or technical staff on project-specific tasks.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience using Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, VISTRO, VISSIM and similar software.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Project).
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral communications.
  • Must be able to read and comprehend detailed correspondence and reports.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Must be efficient in performing quality work for a variety of internal and external clients.


Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and ExperienceRequirements:

  • Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering or appropriate related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation engineering.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • This position requires Engineer-In-Training certification and a valid driver's license.


*Please note this job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. *Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not intended to create or imply an employment contract; the employee/employer relationship remains at-will.

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