Traffic Analysis Engineer

Garver Engineering; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Traffic Analysis Engineer to join our St. Louis, MO office. The role focuses on analyzing traffic patterns, safety studies, and developing signal timing plans while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams and clients.

The candidate should have a PE license or be able to obtain it within six months, with strong communication skills and experience in project management for DOT and municipal projects.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering program completed.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• License as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience with traffic capacity analysis, traffic projections, and safety analysis (including HSM).

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.
• Assist with project management to identify scopes, fees, and monitor progress.
• Maintain client focus by tracking budgets and schedules.
• Prepare proposals and support pursuits.
• Build relationships with existing clients within the service area.
• Mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Traffic safety

Traffic simulation software

Communication skills

MS Office

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Master's degree in civil engineering

Tools

VISSIM

CORSIM

Synchro

HCS

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Traffic Analysis Engineer – St. Louis, Missouri

Garver is seeking a highly‑motivated Traffic Analysis Engineer to join our St. Louis, MO office. The role involves analyzing and designing projects for DOT and municipal clients across our client footprint.

Key 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 & Trip Generation Manual
• Working knowledge of 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 crash data sets to spatially map and analyze 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based on 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.