Traffic Engineer

OWN, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm, OWN, Inc., is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join their Overland Park team. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Civil or Transportation Engineering and between 0-6+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing traffic systems, analyzing traffic data, and improving safety measures. Join a collaborative team in a supportive environment that values employee ownership and community engagement.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexibility in work-life balance

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• 0-6+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.

Responsibilities

• Design traffic control devices, signage, and signal systems.
• Perform traffic impact studies and evaluate transportation models.
• Develop timing plans for traffic signals.

Skills

Traffic analysis software

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Transportation Engineering

Tools

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

SIDRA

AutoCAD

Job description

OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented team builds futures while helping shape the built environment across the country from our offices in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Florida. We serve the Private Development and Public Infrastructure markets with core offerings of Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, and Field Services. No matter the project or scope, our clients enjoy problem-solving and service that goes beyond the expected.

We are looking for a Traffic Engineer to join our Overland Park, KS team.

Responsibilities May Include :

1. Collaborate with project teams to design traffic control devices, signage, pavement markings, and signal systems for roads, intersections, and other transportation networks.
2. Perform traffic impact studies, evaluate transportation models, and conduct traffic flow analyses to identify areas of congestion or safety concerns.
3. Collect and analyze data on traffic volume, speed, and accident reports to develop solutions for improving traffic flow and reducing accidents.
4. Conduct safety studies, analyze accident reports, and recommend safety improvements like pedestrian crossings, roundabouts, or traffic calming measures.
5. Develop and implement timing plans for traffic signals to improve efficiency and minimize delays.
6. Generate detailed reports and conduct studies to assess project feasibility, environmental impacts, and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications :

• 0-6+ years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited program.
• Preferred experience with traffic analysis software (e.g., Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, SIDRA, AutoCAD).
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.

When you join us, you can find your OWN way through :

1. Community. Giving of time, treasures, and talents to fulfill personal passions and show up in your community.
2. Empowerment. Our employees are given full reign and the trust to make decisions in the best interest of their clients and teams.
3. Flexibility. The freedom to be a professional. The freedom to be a person.
4. ESOP. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is owned 100% by employees - a fact most employee-owned firms can't claim.
5. Having fun. Laughing, jokes, high fives, celebrations - we take our work seriously but not ourselves.
6. Teamwork. A sense of belonging, learning from those around you, and feeling like you're on the winning team.

It is the policy of OWN, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to their race, age, color, physical handicap or disability, military service record, religion, sex, national origin or any other categorization protected by law, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program.

OWN, Inc. is an EEO employer - M / F / Vets / Disabled.