Mid/Senior Level Traffic Engineer

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Mid/Senior Level Traffic Engineer to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role involves leading traffic engineering tasks, collaborating on designs, and managing project tasks while contributing to innovative engineering solutions that positively impact communities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive transportation or traffic engineering experience.
• An active Indiana, Illinois, or Missouri Professional Engineers license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to complete traffic engineering and analysis tasks.
• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for projects.
• Conduct traffic analyses/studies such as traffic forecasting and capacity analysis.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Traffic Analysis

Project Management

Client Communication

Education

BS or MS in civil engineering or related degree

PTOE certification

Tools

Highway Capacity Software

Synchro

Vissim

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

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Excited to grow your career?

At Hanson Professional Services, Inc. we are committed to transforming communities through innovative engineering solutions. We are seeking a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit to fill a full-time mid to senior level Traffic Engineer position in our Indianapolis, IN; St. Louis, MO; Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, or Springfield, IL office. Our growing traffic team is dynamic, forward-thinking, and passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview And Opportunities

As a part of the traffic team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a team to complete traffic engineering and analysis tasks.
• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for projects that have traffic signals, ITS, and safety improvements.
• Collaborate on intersection designs, pedestrian/accessibility design, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Traffic Control Plans (TCP), and signing/pavement markings.
• Perform traffic analyses/studies such as traffic forecasting, travel demand modeling, traffic impact analysis, capacity analysis, operational analysis, warrant analysis, speed studies, trip generation, O-D studies, benefit-cost analysis, feasibility studies, and crash analysis.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Develop new traffic service areas.
• Assist with marketing and project pursuits.
• Manage project traffic project tasks (staffing, budget, schedule, and quality assurance).
• Conduct site investigations and provide construction support for ongoing projects.
  
  

Excited to grow your career?

At Hanson Professional Services, Inc. we are committed to transforming communities through innovative engineering solutions. We are seeking a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit to fill a full-time mid to senior level Traffic Engineer position in our Indianapolis, IN; St. Louis, MO; Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, or Springfield, IL office. Our growing traffic team is dynamic, forward-thinking, and passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview And Opportunities

As a part of the traffic team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a team to complete traffic engineering and analysis tasks.
• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for projects that have traffic signals, ITS, and safety improvements.
• Collaborate on intersection designs, pedestrian/accessibility design, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Traffic Control Plans (TCP), and signing/pavement markings.
• Perform traffic analyses/studies such as traffic forecasting, travel demand modeling, traffic impact analysis, capacity analysis, operational analysis, warrant analysis, speed studies, trip generation, O-D studies, benefit-cost analysis, feasibility studies, and crash analysis.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Develop new traffic service areas.
• Assist with marketing and project pursuits.
• Manage project traffic project tasks (staffing, budget, schedule, and quality assurance).
• Work on alternative/innovative intersection designs.
• Conduct site investigations and provide construction support for ongoing projects.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, and/or Vissim.
• Experience in Traffic signal design
• Understanding of the Highway Safety Manual and Highway Capacity Manual.
• Familiarity with travel demand modeling concepts. Experience with Visum, Cube, and/or TransCAD software is desirable.
• Experience with roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer (preferred), PowerInroads, or Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with MUTCD, AASHTO Greenbook, or PROWAG
  
  

Soft Skills

• Building effective relationships with internal and external client bases.
• Communicating complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders.
  
  

Education/Training

• BS or MS in civil engineering or related degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive transportation or traffic engineering experience.
• An active Indiana, Illinois, or Missouri Professional Engineers license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• PTOE certification is desirable.
  
  

Why Hanson?

Join the Hanson team and love what you do. Focus on making a difference as you support the development of infrastructure that has a positive impact on the many communities that we serve locally and across the country.

• Career Advancement: We believe in investing in our employees' growth and provide opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Professional Development: Hanson offers both internal and external technical training and we support participation with technical and industry organizations.
• Innovative Projects: Work on a variety of challenging and impactful projects that shape the infrastructure of the communities we serve.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a collaborative team that values your ideas and fosters a culture of innovation.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. We are 100% employee owned and when we succeed, we do so together.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible work arrangements, family care leave, wellness programs, and a supportive work environment.
  
  

Anticipated Classification Range: E/S V – VII

Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000 based on experience, eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs
  
  

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

About

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!
  
  

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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