Senior Traffic Engineer

Parsons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join their team in New York. The ideal candidate will be responsible for traffic and safety investigations, and analysis and evaluation of traffic conditions. This position offers an opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects aimed at improving infrastructure and community safety.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of related work experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in New York preferred.
• Expertise in Highway Capacity Manual and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies and analyze high crash locations.
• Develop traffic control plans and design traffic signal systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to create traffic reports.

Skills

Traffic Safety Studies

Traffic Analysis

Traffic Modeling

Design Implementation

Field Investigations

Education

4-year degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SYNCHRO

HCS

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic team in New York! In this role you will join our diverse team of engineers working on traffic and transportation projects performing traffic and safety investigations, traffic studies and traffic analysis. We are looking for a candidate that is experienced in field investigations, the collection and evaluation of all types of traffic data, and the preparation of traffic reports. Assignments may include the investigation and evaluation of High Crash Locations by analyzing crash data, performing field investigations, identifying safety, geometric and congestion conditions, developing mitigation measures and recommending proposed improvements. Other assignments may include performing traffic capacity analyses, modeling, and simulation of traffic conditions for intersections or corridors; development of signing, marking, traffic signal, or traffic control plans, and assisting in the preparation of design reports for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of roadway segments and interchanges.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers designing and producing a variety of traffic engineering plans and reports.

• Conducting high crash studies, corridor safety studies and other traffic safety studies.

• Experience in analysis, design and implementation of projects such as corridor studies, traffic impact studies, traffic operational analysis, traffic signal design, signal timing, signing, striping, lighting and traffic control plans.

• Provides support for other engineering activities as required. May supervise one or more subordinates and provide input regarding performance.

• May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a lead engineer for traffic on a small to intermediate-size project.

• May be assigned to a project as a traffic engineer on a large-size project.

• Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.

• May attend project meetings as a project traffic engineer.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a 4-year degree in Civil Engineering (or related field)

• 8 or more years of related work experience.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License in New York. PE license holders in other states may be considered if they can get a New York PE license within 90 days of a start date.

• Proficiency with the methodologies of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

• Expertise in using SYNCHRO and HCS.

• Experience conducting traffic safety studies including high crash studies, corridor studies, and other traffic safety studies

• Experience preparing traffic engineering reports or traffic sections of design reports.

• Experience working on NYCDOT or NYSDOT projects is strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience designing signing, marking, traffic signal, or traffic control plans.

• Familiarity with Highway Safety Manual procedures.

• Experience with Sidra

• Familiarity with VISSIM analysis

• Familiarity with traffic standards and procedures for the government agencies in and around New York.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range:

$83,300.00 - $168,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!