Traffic Engineer P4

Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Assoc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center

Free covered parking

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

ESOP

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual Dress

Job summary

GRAEF in Milwaukee, WI seeks an experienced Traffic Engineer to join our downtown headquarters. You will lead traffic studies, design and modeling efforts, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-profile transportation projects for public and private clients. This role requires a B.S.

in Civil Engineering with transportation focus, 5+ years of experience, Wisconsin PE, and strong communication. Proficiency with HCS, SYNCHRO/SimTraffic, VISSIM, IHSDM, and AutoCAD is valued.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation or traffic engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant traffic engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer registration in Wisconsin.
• PTOE and/or Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification is a plus.
• Project management experience is preferred; leadership of technical tasks considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee traffic impact analyses, planning studies, signal design, modeling, and safety studies.
• Manage traffic engineering projects from scope to delivery and financials.
• Mentor junior staff and support staff development and quality control.
• Support proposals, client development, and business development efforts.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Client relationship skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering with transportation emphasis

Tools

Highway Capacity Software (HCS)

SYNCHRO/SimTraffic

VISSIM

IHSDM

AutoCAD

Job description

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing quality engineering services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best professional approach to service is to hire technically competent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated individuals. GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. If you are looking for the opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects, have the satisfaction and security of working at a 100% employee-owned company, then GRAEF is the place for you!

Our continued growth and success have created an opportunity for an experienced Traffic Engineer at our corporate headquarters in downtown Milwaukee, WI. The successful candidate will join a highly respected traffic engineering team and serve as a technical and project leader. This role offers opportunities to manage projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, develop client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of a well-established practice.

As a Traffic Engineer at GRAEF, enjoy responsibilities that include:

• Prepare and oversee traffic impact analysis studies, transportation planning studies, traffic signal design and timings, microsimulation and modeling services, roundabout feasibility studies, parking studies, and safety studies for public and private-sector clients.
• Manage traffic engineering projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, coordination, project delivery, and financial performance.
• Mentor and support the technical development of junior staff, through training, day-to-day guidance, and quality control reviews.
• Support proposal preparation, client development, and strategic business development pursuits, including identifying and helping secure new work.

We are considering Traffic Engineer candidates to join our team who possess the following basic qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation or traffic engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant traffic engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer registration in Wisconsin.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification is a plus.
• Project management experience is preferred, but we are also open to candidates who demonstrate leadership of technical tasks and a clear interest in developing into a project manager role.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple complex assignments and establish priorities.
• Proficiency with Highway Capacity Software (HCS), SYNCHRO / SimTraffic, including the ability to guide staff and review technical work.
• Experience with VISSIM, IHSDM and AutoCAD, is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with traffic engineering guidelines, including: WisDOT, ITE, FHWA, AASHTO, and MUTCD publications for preparation of traffic studies.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with public and private-sector clients, agency staff, peers, management, and project stakeholders.
• Experience supporting proposal preparation, client development, and business development efforts is preferred.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting downtown office location, with free amenities, including onsite fitness center, pickleball courts, and more
• Free covered parking
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

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