Traffic Engineer

Avenue Consultants; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

PTO & paid holidays

FSA & HSA options

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Avenue Consultants in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Traffic Engineer to join the TRD department full-time. You will perform traffic analyses, develop signal timing plans, and support maintenance of traffic for construction projects.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in civil engineering, a PE license, and 4+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency with Synchro, VISSIM, TransCAD, and Excel is valued, along with strong communication and data interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• PE license required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic analyses using tools like Synchro, VISSIM, TransCAD.
• Conduct data and statistical analyses to support decisions.
• Develop and implement traffic signal timing plans.
• Provide recommendations for maintenance of traffic during construction.
• Collect traffic data via on-site methods or ATSPM and other sources.
• Conduct field observations of traffic conditions and control devices.
• Perform traffic studies (warrant, speed, pedestrian, etc.).
• Summarize and communicate data, processes, and results.

Skills

Communication skills

Traffic operations

Data interpretation

Stakeholder interaction

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

TransCAD

Excel

Job description

Traffic Engineer

Department: Traffic, Research, and Development (TRD)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Description

We appreciate your time considering Avenue Consultants! Our primary objective in the interview process is to first determine if there is an alignment of interests. Second, we want to make sure you fit within our culture, and that our culture is something you want to be a part of.

We review every resume; we want to hear about your accomplishments and how you achieved them. You can even send us some samples of your work. We appreciate people with diverse professional backgrounds. Our interviews start with getting to know you as a person. We'll want to talk about why you are excited about our industry and where you feel that you can thrive in our company. Then we'll worry about the technical stuff.

Job Duties

• Performing traffic analysis using various software tools, including TransCAD, Synchro, Tru-Traffic, VISSIM
• Performing data and statistical analyses
• Developing and implementing traffic signal timing plans
• Developing recommendations of Maintenance of Traffic requirements for construction projects
• Collecting traffic data via on-site methods or from online data repositories, such as Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), ClearGuide, and Arizona's freeway performance measurement system
• Performing field observations of traffic conditions and the operation of traffic control devices
• Performing traffic engineering studies, such as traffic signal warrant studies, left-turn studies, speed studies, pedestrian studies, reduced speed area studies, and passing zones studies
• Effectively summarizing and communicating data, processes, and analysis results
• Perform other duties as assigned and experience allows

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required
• 4+ years of relevant experience preferred

Skills

• Good communication skills with the capability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• A strong interest in in traffic operations
• Capable of analyzing and interpreting traffic data
• Willingness to learn, provide feedback, and receive feedback
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite, especially Excel
• Proficient with traffic analysis software packages such as Synchro, Vissim, and TransCAD

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 100% of the time
• Consistently operates a computer and other office equipment such as scanner/printer, paper cutter, laminator, etc.
• Constantly communicates with discipline experts, clients, team members, etc. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Must be able to perceive digital software, programs, and websites

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous PTO & paid holidays
• FSA & HSA options
• 401(k) matching
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus opportunities