Senior Traffic Engineer

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Traffic Engineer to design and manage projects involving traffic signals, signage, and ITS devices. The ideal candidate will have 16+ years of traffic engineering experience, be licensed in Pennsylvania, and possess strong skills in traffic modeling tools like VISSIM and Synchro. This full-time position offers opportunities for career growth, with substantial responsibilities in project management, client engagement, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering.
• Experience with traffic modeling tools like VISSIM and Synchro.
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage projects involving traffic signals and ITS devices.
• Conduct traffic safety and operations studies.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Traffic modeling

Communication skills

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

VISSIM

Synchro

Microsoft Office

Job description

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At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven." We have been in business for 110 years and 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 Philadelphia, 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 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 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

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• 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)

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Req. #2884

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Civil Engineering