Senior Traffic Engineer

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to join the Traffic Engineering Group. You will work on analyses and designs for signals, signing, markings, lighting, and ITS devices across the mid-Atlantic region and nationally.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering (ABET) with extensive traffic engineering experience, proficiency in VISSIM/VISUM/Synchro/SimTraffic, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.
• Basic understanding of traffic modeling (macro, meso and micro) is expected.
• Experience with VISSIM, VISUM, HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, CORSIM and Quickzone is required.
• 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 Virginia 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of projects involving traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices.
• Conduct traffic safety/operations studies and develop or apply modeling tools (Synchro, VISSIM, VISUM, etc.).
• Quality control reviews and support for marketing and business development.
• Mentor and develop junior staff; may work at client sites.

Skills

Traffic modeling understanding

Communication skills

Organizational skills

PTOE certification

PennDOT experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, ABET accredited

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 an experienced Traffic Engineer to join the Traffic Engineering Group in our office in Richmond, VA. 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 Virginia 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.

The expected compensation range for this position is $160,000.00 - $240,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basiswithout 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)