Traffic Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on traffic forecasting, analysis, and design for various transportation projects, including crash analysis, traffic signals, and temporary traffic control. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Civil Engineering, complemented by practical experience in traffic/transportation engineering. You'll utilize advanced modeling tools to perform operational traffic analyses and contribute to impactful projects that enhance transportation infrastructure. If you're passionate about improving traffic systems and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with relevant experience.
• Coursework in traffic and/or transportation engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic forecasting and analysis for transportation projects.
• Perform operational traffic analyses using modeling tools.

Skills

Traffic forecasting

Crash analysis

Traffic signal design

Operational traffic analyses

Temporary traffic control

Education

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro/Sim Traffic

HCS

MicroStation

Job description

Duties: Primary duties of HDR's Traffic Engineer include:

• Working on traffic forecasting, analysis, and design needs for a variety of transportation projects, including:
  
  
  
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        • Crash analysis and mitigation strategies;
        
        
        • Signing and striping;
        
        
        • Temporary traffic control; and
        
        
        • Traffic signals; and
        
        
        
        
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Performing operational traffic analyses using a variety of modeling tools ranging from highway capacity software to complex micro-simulation models for projects including isolated intersections and roundabouts to urban arterials and freeway segments.

Assignments may include conducting field work to collect data such as traffic counts, inventories, or field measurements.



Requirements: Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 months' experience in traffic/transportation engineering or a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years' experience in traffic/transportation engineering.



Education must include coursework in traffic and/or transportation engineering.



Required experience may include professional, internship, or graduate research experience.



Proficiency in: Synchro/Sim Traffic; HCS; and MicroStation. Proficiency may have been gained through academic program or professional, internship, or graduate research experience.



Engineer-in-Training or equivalent certification required; Professional Engineering licensure is not a prerequisite for this position.

Resumes may be directed to Allison Geiser, Mobility & Immigration Manager, HDR, 1917 South 67^th Street., Omaha, NE 68106, with reference to job code 162102.