Senior Traffic Engineer: ITS & TSMO Innovation Lead

Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe Co.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 91,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, &

Vision coverage on 31st day of emploi?

Generous leave (vacation, sick, and PD

Life insurance and long-term/disabiity

Job summary

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County, Nevada, invites applications for the Traffic Engineer role. You will lead planning, design, and delivery of complex traffic engineering, ITS, and TSMO projects to improve safety and efficiency of the region’s transportation network.

You will manage projects from concept through construction, oversee consultants, and collaborate with regional partners to implement innovative traffic operations and technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional transportation engineering experience, including two (2) years as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain Nevada PE license within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid driver's license at time of hire.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrates ability to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex traffic engineering, ITS, and TSMO projects from planning and design through construction and implementation.
• Support the advancement of a regional Traffic Operations Program including integrated corridor operations.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, procurement documents, and consultant agreements while managing consultant and contractor performance.
• Review and approve engineering plans, traffic studies, specifications, and technical reports to ensure quality, compliance, and sound engineering practices.
• Evaluate traffic impacts, analyze transportation data, and develop engineering solutions that improve safety, mobility, and operational performance.
• Coordinate construction activities, monitor project progress, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Collaborate with local jurisdictions, NDOT, consultants, utility providers, and community stakeholders to advance regional transportation initiatives.
• Provide technical recommendations to agency leadership regarding transportation improvements, operational strategies, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with RTC policies, engineering standards, OSHA requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering

Job description

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County, Nevada, invites applications for the Traffic Engineer role. You will lead planning, design, and delivery of complex traffic engineering, ITS, and TSMO projects to improve safety and efficiency of the region’s transportation network.

You will manage projects from concept through construction, oversee consultants, and collaborate with regional partners to implement innovative traffic operations and technology solutions.