Traffic Designer

Benesch; Kansas City (KS); Hybride; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career growth opportunities

Generous paid time off

Retirement contribution up to 9%

Résumé du poste

Benesch is seeking a Traffic Designer to join their growing traffic team. This role involves various transportation projects with state and local agencies, performing engineering analyses, and preparing traffic design plans. Candidates will benefit from a flexible hybrid work schedule across multiple Kansas offices.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, with expectations to perform studies and develop designs related to traffic safety and operations. This is a great opportunity within a supportive environment investing in your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS, or Microsoft Office products is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Synchro/Sim Traffic software, Highway Capacity Software, and other traffic analysis programs.

Responsabilités

• Participate in collecting and assimilating traffic data for traffic engineering studies.
• Develop design plans for traffic management during construction and other traffic studies.
• Conduct traffic safety studies for both municipal and DOT clients.

Connaissances

Traffic engineering software (Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, Sidra, Vissim)

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Outils

MicroStation

GIS

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Traffic Designer

Join our growing Traffic team as a Traffic Designer. In this role you will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. As a traffic designer, you will perform engineering analysis and supporting calculations and documentation relating to traffic safety and operations. You will prepare traffic design plans involving traffic management during construction, permanent signing, pavement marking and traffic signals for various municipal and DOT clients.

Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Location

This position is available to work from any of our Kansas offices. This includes Overland Park, KS; Topeka, KS; Wichita, KS; or Manhattan, KS. A hybrid work schedule is available.

The Impact You Will Have

• Participate in collecting and assimilating traffic data for traffic engineering studies.
• Perform capacity analysis using traffic engineering software (Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, Sidra, Vissim) for a variety of studies, including intersections, interchanges, corridor studies, and traffic impact studies for developments.
• Conduct traffic safety studies for both municipal and DOT clients.
• Develop geometric alternatives to improve traffic operations and safety under direction of others.
• Develop design plans for traffic management during construction, pavement marking, signage, and traffic signals.
• Organize capacity and safety analysis results to be included in reports to clientele, following agency standards.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS, or Microsoft Office products is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Synchro/Sim Traffic software, Highway Capacity Software, and other traffic analysis programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written – e-mails, project memos, reports, etc.)
• Detailed and organized individual who thrives in deadline‑driven environments.

Why Benesch

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward.
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees.
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life.
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees.
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one.

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

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