Senior Traffic Engineer

Senior Traffic Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Reno, NV

Reporting To: Devin Cartwright

Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will lead a traffic team through a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis and design needs for a variety of transportation projects. You will be part of a growing company focused on meeting our clients' needs, while also solving their problems. The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Conduct operational traffic analysis using tools like Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim and Aimsun analyzing intersections, roundabouts, urban arterials, freeway segments and interchanges
• Design and analysis of striping, signing, signals and lighting, traffic control, ITS, and other construction plans for interstates, freeways, highways, interchanges and intersections, urban and rural roadways, and trails
• Prepare comprehensive traffic impact analysis reports
• Prepare lighting analysis and calculations
• Prepare overhead signing sight line calculations
• Make decisions on design and engineering procedures
• Function as a technical specialist on mid-to-large-scale projects
• Manage multiple traffic tasks and projects within scope, schedule, and budget
• Lead a traffic team through various traffic forecasting, analysis, and design projects
• Prepare clear and accurate studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates from start to finish
• Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and sub-consultant coordination
• Interface with clients including state and local agencies
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
• Coordinate with office management and project managers to share resources
• Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations
• Coordinate and work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
• Take ownership of projects from start to finish

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
• 8 - 15+ years' experience in traffic analysis and traffic engineering design
• Experience and relationships with transportation agencies are highly preferred
• Hands-on experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, and Aimsun
• Knowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
• Experience with DOT's plan preparation procedures and standards
• Experience with Local Agency plan preparation procedures and standards
• Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal design criteria
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Self-motivated with solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interact with and work cooperatively with clients and multi-disciplinary team members
• Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
• Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
• Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
• Experience in managing technical staff and project teams
• A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status