Senior Traffic Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer for its Bay Area team. The role encompasses managing traffic engineering projects, preparing designs, and supervising team members, with a strong focus on client communication and delivering high-quality outcomes. This position offers potential for growth within the company, compensating well with benefits like flexible work schedules and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Telework Capabilities

Health: Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Retirement/Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off: Minimum 15 days

Professional Growth Paid Training

Employee Recognition Program

Teambuilding Activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering design.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis and designing traffic studies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage work scope, schedule, and budget of traffic engineering projects.
• Prepare traffic engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Supervise team in the preparation of traffic studies and designs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership

Traffic engineering principles

Education

BS in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in California

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Synchro

SimTraffic

AGI and/or VISUAL photometric analysis software

Auto-Turn software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $150,000 - $200,000

Bennett Engineering is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join and help lead our expanding team in the Bay Area. This position offers the opportunity to work on various public infrastructure and private development projects, including Traffic Signal Designs, Roadway Lighting Design, Intelligent Transportation System, Pedestrian/Roadway Safety, Multi-modal Operations, Signing, Pavement Delineation, and Work Zone Traffic Control.

Position Summary: As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will take on the responsibility of preparing traffic studies and designs with minimal supervision. You will work collaboratively with team members to produce high-quality deliverables and contribute to the growth and success of our team. Additionally, you will supervise traffic engineers in their preparation of traffic studies and designs and manage traffic-related projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations. You will also prepare traffic engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E) for various infrastructure projects, as well as draft proposals for traffic engineering projects. This role involves a key focus on strategic planning, budgeting, and client communication. It is an ownership-track position and is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage work scope, schedule, and budget of traffic engineering design projects.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for traffic signals, lighting, ramp metering, transportation electrical systems, signing, pavement delineation, and construction stage traffic handling.
• Prepare traffic operations analysis to support traffic design projects.
• Prepare proposals for traffic engineering design projects.

Requirements

• BS in Civil or Electrical Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Civil, Electrical, or Traffic Engineering. preferably in California. If registered outside California, it is expected to be registered in California within 2 years.
• 10+ years of experience in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic signals, lighting, ramp metering, transportation electrical systems, signing, pavement delineation, and construction stage traffic handling.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of using AGI and/or VISUAL photometric analysis software
• Knowledge of using Auto-Turn software
• Knowledge of using Synchro and SimTraffic traffic analysis software

Benefits

Work Flexibility:Flexible Work Schedules, Telework Capabilities
Health:Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Long-Term Policies
401K Retirement/Profit Sharing: Company Matched Contributions to Roth and/or Traditional 401K, Access to a Financial Advisor
Paid Time Off:Minimum 15 days Paid Time Off, 5 days Paid Sick Leave, 9 Paid Holidays
Professional Growth Paid Training:Salary increases for attaining P.E., In-House Training Academy, Professional Memberships
Personal Fulfillment: Employee Recognition Program, Teambuilding Activities, Community Outreach Participation, Fun Work Environment!

Supplemental Pay Types

• Performance Bonuses
• Referral Bonuses
• Monthly Allowance for Health and Wellness, Phone, and Ergonomic Environment

Pay Transparency Statement
The compensation range reflects the Companys reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider several factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.

Compensation

$150,000 - $200,000