Traffic Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

$70K — $95K *
York, PA 17403In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 5 to 10 years of progressive traffic engineering experience
  • Basic knowledge of traffic modeling techniques (macro, meso, micro)
  • Proficiency with software like VISSIM, VISUM, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS
  • Experience in designing traffic control devices and ITS devices
  • Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer preferred, PTOE certification is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Design traffic signals, signage, markings, and roadway lighting
  • Conduct traffic safety and operations studies
  • Develop and apply traffic modeling using tools such as Synchro and VISSIM
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for various stakeholders
  • Engage with clients on project assignments which can vary in scale
  • Create contract documents for traffic control devices and maintenance plans
  • Work on innovative multimodal transportation plans and parking studies

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Group life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid leave and holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an experience Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Engineering Group in our York, PA office. 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 traffic engineers design 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.

Position may include working at client site(s).

Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
  • Basic understanding of traffic modeling (macro, meso and micro)
  • Experience 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 preferred and PTOE a plus
  • Experience working on PennDOT projects a plus
  • 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 *****

Position # 2821

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