Project Engineer--Traffic

HNTB; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Engineer, where you'll lead traffic and transportation planning projects. This role offers the chance to apply your engineering expertise in a collaborative environment while managing complex projects. You'll utilize advanced traffic modeling software and mentor junior engineers, contributing to innovative solutions in transportation. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and advance your career in a dynamic team focused on excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with relevant experience is required.
• Experience with traffic modeling software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic and transportation planning projects ensuring timely deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients and team members for project success.

Skills

Traffic Operations Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

StreetLight

Replica

NPMRDS

INRIX

HERE

Job description

What We're Looking For

This opportunity is for a Project Engineer in our Transportation, Technology, and Operations Department. This position is based in our Kansas City Office, but candidates may choose to be located in our Overland Park, Des Moines, St Louis, or Oklahoma City offices. Preferred candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field. This role supports traffic and transportation planning projects across various applications, from intersections to multi-state corridors. Candidates will have experience with traffic operations analysis using Highway Capacity Manual methodologies and traffic modeling software such as VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, and HCS. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary to support all project development and delivery aspects.

This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design, and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design-related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem-solving, interactions with clients, and completing tasks to meet the project schedule. May mentor, train, and review the work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a team member, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

• Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Coordinates work planning effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.

Primary Focus:

• Task Management of traffic and transportation planning projects including development of scope, budget, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Perform traffic modeling across a wide variety of projects utilizing software such as VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, and HCS.
• Application of "Big Data" in Transportation Planning including the use of platforms such as SteetLight, Replica, NPMRDS, INRIX, and HERE.
• Task Management of safety analysis tasks utilizing Highway Safety Manual (HSM) methodology. Familiarity with the Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM), the Enhanced Interchange Safety Analysis Tool (ISATe), and HSM spreadsheets.
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preparation of supporting documentation such as memorandums and technical reports.
• Coordination with Local, State, and Federal Agencies.
• In addition to the tasks above, experience with the following is not required but a plus: Travel Demand Modeling, Dynameq, Scripting or coding with Python or VBS, Transportation Management Plan development, and Interchange Justification Reports.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-24888