Senior Traffic Engineer: Studies, Safety & Signals

Southern Arkansas University; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is looking for a qualified candidate to conduct complex traffic engineering studies, including safety and capacity analyses, and manage various engineering projects. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, effective communication, and extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles.

The position requires the ability to handle multiple assignments, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to transportation systems improvement. Experience with traffic engineering software is essential.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience gathering data, developing recommendations, and making presentations.
• Experience collecting and analyzing traffic-related data.
• Experience designing plans for traffic control devices and making recommendations for plan changes.
• Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex traffic engineering studies and modifications.
• Manage engineering program activities to meet deliverables.
• Provide technical advice and training regarding engineering programs.
• Prepare analyses and reports based on engineering determinations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on transportation projects.

Skills

Engineering principles

Traffic data analysis

Effective communication

Traffic control device design

Project management

Customer service

Use of traffic engineering software

Education

Considerable experience in traffic engineering

Civil Engineering degree or related field

Tools

CADD

MicroStation

Highway Capacity Software

Synchro

CORSIM

SYDRA

Job description

Southern Arkansas University is looking for a qualified candidate to conduct complex traffic engineering studies, including safety and capacity analyses, and manage various engineering projects. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, effective communication, and extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles.

The position requires the ability to handle multiple assignments, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to transportation systems improvement. Experience with traffic engineering software is essential.