Project Delivery Leader, Traffic

RK&K; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Project Delivery Leader in Traffic, where you will lead innovative projects that enhance transportation systems. This role allows you to leverage your extensive experience in traffic engineering while collaborating with a talented team dedicated to improving community infrastructure. With the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to travel to various project sites, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts urban, suburban, and rural environments. The firm values your expertise and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a rewarding career path in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering with a focus on design and analysis.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning studies and traffic operations analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and facilitate client presentations.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Communication Skills

Traffic Operations Analysis

Traffic Engineering Design

Simulation Software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

SimTraffic

VISSIM

Job description

At RK&K, we are hiring a Project Delivery Leader in Traffic to support existing clients and develop new business firm-wide. As a senior member of our firmwide development team, you will lead various pursuits and projects related to transportation, focusing on traffic analysis and design engineering programs across RK&K's current and new service areas.

This role can be remote, with required travel to project sites as needed.

Essential Functions

• Perform transportation planning studies, traffic operations analysis, traffic engineering design plans, and preliminary engineering design.
• Support projects across all modes of travel, including highway, bus, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian in urban, suburban, and rural environments.
• Complete studies and develop high-quality traffic reports, presenting findings professionally to clients both on-site and virtually.
• Prepare documentation and design plans for traffic control devices, including signals, signing, pavement markings, temporary traffic control, lighting, and ITS.
• Utilize traffic analysis and simulation tools for modeling and simulations.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Facilitate meetings, presentations, and plan approvals with internal teams and clients.
• Supervise project staff and sub-consultants.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and the firm.
• Ensure quality assurance/quality control for design work.
• Apply engineering judgment and initiative within the Traffic Engineering field.

Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering.
• Exceptional communication, including writing, verbal skills, and public speaking.
• Experience with Highway Safety Manual, Highway Capacity Manual, and AASHTO guidelines.
• Advanced proficiency with Synchro/SimTraffic and VISSIM or similar simulation software.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience designing traffic control devices using MUTCD standards.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MSCE certification.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) credential.
• Experience working in multiple states.

Other Duties

This job description outlines the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

What We Offer

RK&K provides excellent opportunities for career growth, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision/life/disability insurances, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K offers the chance to impact communities positively. We pride ourselves on a collaborative and trusted culture that has thrived for over 100 years, delivering successful outcomes for clients and communities alike.

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