Traffic Analysis Engineer

Garver; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Traffic Analysis Engineer to join our traffic and transportation planning team. The role emphasizes traffic studies, simulation, and signal timing in collaboration with DOT and municipal clients across our footprint.

The candidate should have 5–10 years of relevant experience, ABET‑accredited degree, and a PE or ability to obtain within 6 months. Strong communication and leadership potential are valued.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 4–8 years of traffic-specific experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic, safety studies and analyses.
• Develop access management and signal timing plans.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.
• Assist project management and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

VISSIM

CORSIM

Synchro

HCS

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Careers

Traffic Analysis Engineer

Overland Park, Kansas

Garver is seeking a highly-motivated Traffic Analysis Engineer in our Overland Park, KS office to add to our growing traffic and transportation planning team. The ideal candidate would have 5-10 years of related experience, a sharp technical background, and strong passion for the profession. The position will offer the candidate an opportunity to play a key role in analyzing and designing exciting projects for our DOT and municipal clients across our client footprint.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills with a commitment to becoming a key member of this highly productive design team. This position will be supervised by a Senior Project Manager and offers outstanding growth opportunity and career advancement to the right individual.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic and safety studies
• Perform traffic simulation and level of service analysis
• Develop access management plans and lane configurations for new or modified alignments
• Develop traffic signal timing plans
• Prepare summary documentation and reports
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and communicate concepts to clients

Additional Duties

• Assist with project management to identify project scopes, fees, and monitor project progress
• Maintain a client-focused, service attitude by tracking budgets and keeping projects on schedule
• Prepare project proposals and give interviews for project pursuits
• Perform direct client marketing and develop relationships with existing clients within our service area
• Mentor less experienced staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 4–8 years of experience with traffic‑specific projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Working knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual and Trip Generation Manual
• Working knowledge in capacity analysis, traffic projections, and safety analysis (including HSM)
• Working knowledge of traffic simulation programs (VISSIM, CORSIM, etc.), Synchro, and HCS
• Experience in analyzing intersections, interchanges, and roundabouts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering
• Experience in transportation planning and travel demand modeling (TransCAD)
• Experience using ArcGIS for data analysis, including review of large sets of crash data to spatially map and analyze for trends and clusters
• Experience with pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects and studies
• Experience in marketing and managing local government projects
• Experience working with MODOT and municipalities in Missouri
• Certification as a PTOE and/or RSP

Benefits

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.