Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner

ZipRecruiter; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented traffic engineer to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead transportation projects and expand services to both public and private clients. With a focus on technical work, you'll be responsible for conducting traffic studies, preparing proposals, and collaborating with project managers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and extensive experience in traffic engineering. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of traffic engineering experience with strong project management skills.
• Ability to obtain a PE license in North Dakota and Minnesota within 6 months.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic studies and perform engineering calculations independently.
• Write technical specifications and reports for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate with technicians and mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Transportation Planning

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification

PE license (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

Vissim

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Job Description

The location of this position is flexible and can be performed from any of our Apex offices (Fargo, Bismarck, Dickinson, ND or Detroit Lakes, St. Cloud, or Minnetonka, MN) or remotely within 250 miles of an Apex office. The candidate will be expected to attend in-person key business, client, and project-related meetings, including personnel meetings if they are a direct supervisor. This person will report directly to the Transportation Sector Leader. This position is considered a strategic hire and offers an opportunity to build a traffic team by expanding services to public and private clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical work for transportation and municipal projects involving traffic engineering and operations analysis.
• Development of new opportunities, preparation of technical proposals, and collaboration on projects with other project managers.

Typical Tasks and Duties:

• Lead various traffic studies and comprehensive plans.
• Perform traffic engineering calculations, analysis, and design tasks independently.
• Write technical specifications, reports, and correspondence for diverse audiences.
• Lead design efforts as engineer-of-record on traffic-related projects.
• Coordinate with technicians to assemble engineering plans.
• Check designs of team members and mentor less experienced staff.
• Meet deadlines, manage project budgets and schedules.
• Participate in business development, marketing, and project pursuit activities.
• Contribute to team meetings, seminars, and community leadership programs.
• Assist in developing project budgets and participate in hiring processes.
• Communicate effectively with the public during meetings and notifications.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, following safety and company policies.
• Travel and work overtime as needed; may assume additional responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license or ability to obtain in North Dakota and Minnesota within 6 months.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
• 5+ years of traffic engineering and transportation planning experience.
• Experience with projects and agencies in North Dakota and Minnesota.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, Vissim).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Physical Requirements:

• Operate a computer; occasional outdoor work and site visits.
• Lift up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Work scheduled hours; perform duties satisfactorily with accommodations if needed.

Benefits:

We value experience, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial spirit. Our benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Wellness programs, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Holidays. We review and update our benefits annually to ensure they meet our employees' needs.

EOE/AA

For inquiries, please email [e-mail].