Senior Traffic Engineer

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule options

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join the Traffic Engineering Group in Mechanicsburg, PA. You will lead design and management of traffic signals, signing, markings, and ITS projects across the mid-Atlantic region, with opportunities to support multimodal transportation planning.

The role requires a PE license in PA or ability to obtain within 6 months, 16+ years of experience, and strong modeling skills (VISSIM, VISUM, Synchro, S-Paramics).

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, ABET-accredited, is required.
• Minimum 16 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in PA or able to obtain via comity within 6 months.
• Experience with PennDOT projects is required.
• Experience with traffic modeling and analysis tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage projects involving traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices.
• Conduct traffic safety/operations studies and develop/apply modeling tools.
• Lead or contribute to multimodal transportation plans and parking studies.
• Perform quality control reviews; engage in marketing and business development; mentor staff.

Skills

Experience with traffic engineering

Project management

Mentoring staff

PTOE certification preferred

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

VISSIM

VISUM

HCS

Synchro/SimTraffic

CORSIM

Quickzone

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are \"People Focused and Project Driven\". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join the Traffic Engineering Group in our office in Mechanicsburg, PA. Assignments may include work with our traffic engineering analysis or design teams. The traffic engineering analysis teams perform operational analyses, identify and develop creative technical solutions, and prepare technical reports and presentations. The traffic engineering design teams prepare contract documents for traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices.

Responsibilities

Our Traffic Department works on projects within the mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD, DE, VA) as well as nationally. Our traffic work is challenging, interesting, and in many cases, on the leading edge of traffic engineering applications in the industry. Our senior traffic engineers are responsible for the design and management of projects that involve traffic signals, signing, markings, roadway/parking lot lighting, work zone traffic control, and ITS devices; conduct traffic safety/operations studies; and develop or apply Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, and VISUM models. Project assignments can range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects, as well as innovative multimodal transportation plans and parking studies. Additional responsibilities include quality control reviews; marketing and business development; and staff mentoring and development.

Position may include working at client site(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program required


• A minimum of 16 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering


• Basic understanding of traffic modeling (macro, meso and micro)


• Experience with VISSIM, VISUM, HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, CORSIM and Quickzone


• Experience in the design of traffic control devices including signals, signing, maintenance of traffic, pavement markings, ITS devices, and lighting


• Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual and Highway Safety Manual


• Licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain within 6 months through comity from another state


• PTOE certification preferred


• Experience working on PennDOT projects required


• Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Exceptional communication, technical writing and organizational skills.


• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Benefits

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options


• Competitive salary


• Leave accrual and paid holidays


• Healthcare benefits


• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance


• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Onsite – Senior Level