Project Engineer--Traffic

HNTB; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Transportation, Technology, and Operations Department. This exciting role involves supporting traffic and transportation planning projects, utilizing advanced traffic modeling software to analyze operations and enhance project delivery. With a focus on mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions for complex transportation challenges. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your engineering expertise will contribute significantly to impactful projects across multiple states.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in traffic engineering or related fields.
• Strong understanding of traffic modeling and analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage work schedules and budgets for traffic projects.
• Perform traffic modeling and analysis using various software tools.

Skills

Traffic operations analysis

Highway Capacity Manual methodologies

Traffic modeling software

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

Big Data platforms

StreetLight

Replica

NPMRDS

INRIX

HERE

Job description

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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.

The role involves consulting with project managers, applying engineering techniques, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to successful project delivery. Responsibilities include planning, research, calculations, design, and client interaction across diverse projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing discipline-specific work, schedules, and budgets
• Supporting marketing efforts, including proposal development
• Developing scope of work and effort estimates
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of technical work
• Coordinating with clients and team members across disciplines
• Mentoring junior staff and providing feedback
• Performing traffic modeling and analysis using software like VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, and HCS
• Applying 'Big Data' platforms such as StreetLight, Replica, NPMRDS, INRIX, and HERE
• Conducting safety analyses using HSM methodologies and tools
• Preparing technical reports and documentation
• Coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies

Qualifications:

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

Preferred skills and certifications:

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

Additional information:

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