Senior Traffic Engineer — Design-Build Corridor Projects

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

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.