Traffic Engineer IIIDepartment: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Ontario, California
Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 / year
DescriptionEngineer III - TrafficAlta is looking for an
Traffic Engineer III to join our traffic group in our
Ontario / Inland Empire office. In this role, you will support and lead traffic engineering analysis, safety and planning studies, and design tasks for sustainable transportation projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around the country.
Day to DayDay-to-day responsibilities for this role include:
- Lead and support conceptual design plans and engineering-backed recommendations in partnership with safety, planning, and design teams.
- Conduct multimodal traffic engineering analyses, including traffic operations, safety assessments, corridor/intersection studies, signal operations review, and traffic simulation/modeling.
- Prepare traffic signal timing and retiming evaluations, including signal timing sheets and implementation support as needed.
- Develop cost estimates for safety, planning, and engineering projects.
- Develop traffic signal plans, street lighting plans, ITS design, signing/striping layouts, temporary traffic control plans (TCPs), and PS&E packages using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Apply MUTCD, Caltrans, NACTO, FHWA, and local agency standards to analysis findings and design solutions.
- Collaborate with engineers and planners to integrate bicycle, pedestrian, transit, accessibility, and safety enhancements into projects.
- Support quality control, constructability review, and coordination with clients and partner disciplines.
- Mentor junior staff in traffic analysis, design best practices, and project delivery.
- Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance project efficiency and consistency.
- Support traffic group leadership with business development, scopes, fee estimates, proposals, and client coordination.
QualificationsRequiredThis position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to
- 5+ years of experience as a traffic engineer in a consulting environment or public entity.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Proficiency in Synchro, Vistro, VISSIM, SIDRA, and/or similar traffic analysis tools.
- Strong understanding of traffic analysis, traffic operations, multimodal safety, and engineering design principles.
- Demonstrated experience preparing Plans, Specifications, and Estimates packages for traffic design-related projects, including traffic signals, signing and striping, TCPs, ITS, and/or street lighting.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects with cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project, or equivalent tools.
There are a number of additional skills, experience, and education that would be beneficial to this position including, but not limited to:
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state where the position is based, or ability to obtain within twelve months of hire; PTOE or California T.E. certification a plus.
- Transportation planning and operations experience, including signal timing, multimodal corridor studies, safety action plans, Vision Zero initiatives, or Safe System projects.
- Experience in active and non-motorized transportation planning and design.
- Experience supporting traffic operations analysis using Synchro, VISSIM, Vistro, SIDRA, or similar tools.
- Proficiency in AGI and/or Visual Lighting.
- Experience supporting grant-funded or federally funded safety and mobility projects.
- Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.
What We OfferFlexible ScheduleAlta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.
CompensationThe pay range for this job in
Ontario is
$100,000-$130,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.
BenefitsAlta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
- Dental/Vision: PPO
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
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