Senior Traffic Engineer

Parsons; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer in Richardson, TX to deliver traffic design for high-value transportation projects. You’ll work with engineers and technicians on traffic plans, reports, signal design, signing, striping, lighting, and traffic control plans, while contributing to corridor studies and traffic analyses.

You will mentor staff, apply HCM/MUTCD methods, and leverage tools like MicroStation, AutoCAD, SYCHRO, HCS, VISSIM and SIDRA to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in traffic/transportation engineering.
• MicroStation or AutoCAD proficiency is a must.
• Adept understanding of methodologies of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Signal Warrant studies.
• SYCHRO, HCS, VISSIM and SIDRA expertise is required.
• Knowledge of roadway lighting design including photometric analysis is also highly desirable but not required.
• PE registration is highly preferred.
• PTOE certification is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers and technicians to design and produce a variety of traffic engineering plans and reports.
• Help to deliver traffic signal design, signing, striping, lighting and traffic control plans along with quantity tabulation.
• Assist with analysis, design and implementation of projects such as corridor studies, traffic impact studies, alternative intersection design, and traffic operational analysis.
• Provide 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 a specific discipline on a small to intermediate-size project.
• Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
• Take part in Parsons’ quality management plan to implement QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Traffic engineering

MicroStation

AutoCAD

HCM MUTCD knowledge

Signal Warrant studies

PE license

PTOE certification

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng

Tools

SYCHRO

HCS

VISSIM

SIDRA

Job description

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

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

Parsons is looking for a talented Senior Traffic Engineer to join our team to support a large transformative transportation project.

In this role, you will help deliver the design for projects that have a construction value greater than $1 billion, and in turn, assist in enhancing the mobility, safety, and reliability for communities who live along and travel through these critical corridors.

Parsons is one of the premier design-build firms in the country with over 16,000 employees worldwide and nearly $7 Billion in revenue. Most recently, we have been the engineer of record or have assisted on some of the most challenging projects in the country, including:

• the Gordie Howe Bridge near Detroit, MI
• the Clear Path projects in Indianapolis, IN
• Brent Spence project in Cincinnati, OH
• the SR 400 project in Atlanta, GA

These high visibility Design-Build and Public-Private-Partnership (P3) projects and many others are career defining opportunities and offer complex, challenging work for our entire professional staff who work seamlessly together from offices across the country.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work with a team of engineers and technicians to design and produce a variety of traffic engineering plans and reports.
• Help to deliver traffic signal design, signing, striping, lighting and traffic control plans along with quantity tabulation.
• Assist with analysis, design and implementation of projects such as corridor studies, traffic impact studies, alternative intersection design, and traffic operational analysis.
• Provide 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 a specific discipline on a small to intermediate-size project.
• Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
• Take part in Parsons’ quality management plan to implement QA/QC procedures.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in traffic/transportation engineering.
• MicroStation or AutoCAD proficiency is a must.
• Adept understanding of methodologies of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Signal Warrant studies.
• SYCHRO, HCS, VISSIM and SIDRA expertise is required.
• Knowledge of roadway lighting design including photometric analysis is also highly desirable but not required.
• PE registration is highly preferred.
• PTOE certification is highly preferred

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Benefits

We 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!

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Equal Opportunity

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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