Traffic Analysis Project Engineer

Traffic Analysis Project Engineer

at RK&K in Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Job Description

RK&K is seeking a highly motivated Traffic Analysis Project Engineer with 6 to 10 years of experience to join our successful team in Wilmington, Delaware. RK&K's Traffic team provides high-profile services through multiple traffic engineering open-end contracts for various clients, as well as support for major planning and design projects in Delaware and surrounding states. Our projects focus on improving safety and operations for both motorized traffic and vulnerable road users, providing healthy and livable communities, and implementing technology-based transportation improvements. As a Traffic Engineer for RK&K, you will work alongside and collaborate with a vibrant and talented professional team while working with comprehensive travel demand models, robust data platforms, sophisticated simulation models, and state-of-the-art operations software to complete critical programs and deliver meaningful projects.

Essential Functions

Perform a wide variety of traffic engineering tasks such as: transportation safety and operational analyses, traffic simulation modeling, traffic data collection, transportation planning studies, and travel demand modeling

Lead a team to evaluate public traffic safety and operations concerns and develop short-, mid-, and long-term mitigation strategies

Manage simultaneous assignments and communicate status with clients

Use tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, and VISSIM to plan, visualize, and analyze traffic-related projects

Generate and review transportation planning studies including traffic impact studies, trip generation, before-and-after evaluations, traffic signal and all-way stop control warrant analyses, and parking studies

Perform field checks to support the implementation of signing, pavement markings, temporary traffic control (TTC) / maintenance of traffic (MOT), and traffic signals, while coordinating with field staff and traffic engineering technicians

Support the development of transportation and land use policy and regulations

Prepare high quality deliverables to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences

Mentor less-experienced engineers and collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Delaware, or ability to obtain in six (6) months

Six (6) - Ten (10) years of progressive experience in traffic engineering

Strong writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills, including public speaking

Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the ability to use data and research to inform decision making

Experience with Highway Safety Manual (HSM), Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and other relevant standards and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with project management and coordination

Familiarity with Delaware, Maryland, and/or Pennsylvania traffic engineering standards

Experience with Synchro/SimTraffic and/or VISSIM

Master's degree in civil engineering or related

Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Paid time off

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and employee resource groups

Career Development

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

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RK&K IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - RK&K ensures non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at .... Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website www.varelay.org. If you need more information on special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual with our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at: ...