Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner

Apex Engineering Group, Inc.; Dickinson (ND); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match and P%

Paid parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Employee wellness program

Descripción de la vacante

Apex Engineering Group, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Traffic Engineer to lead traffic operations studies, perform analyses, and act as engineer-of-record on transportation projects.

The role involves collaboration with project managers, participation in business development, and mentoring junior staff. A PE license or ability to obtain in ND/MN within six months is required. The position offers flexibility to work from multiple Apex offices or remotely within 250 miles, with in-person meetings as

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineers License or ability to be licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota within 6 months.
• PTOE certification is required or in progress.
• 5+ years of traffic engineering and transportation planning experience.
• Experience with ND/MN public agencies preferred.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
• Traffic modeling experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, Vissim, and related software.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead traffic operations studies and corridor studies.
• Independently perform traffic engineering calculations, analyses, and design tasks.
• Prepare technical reports and correspondence for diverse audiences.
• Lead engineer-of-record roles on traffic/transportation projects (signals, signing, ITS).
• Coordinate with technicians to assemble engineering plans.
• Mentor and review the work of junior team members.
• Contribute to project budgets and schedules.
• Participate in business development and marketing activities.
• Prepare technical proposals for project pursuits with others.
• Attend transportation team and company meetings as required.
• Assist in budgets for traffic elements of projects.
• Hire and recruit traffic staff as needed.
• Represent the team in public meetings and outreach.

Conocimientos

Traffic engineering

Project management

Written communication

Mentoring

Public speaking

Team leadership

Bilingual/Multifaceted communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

Vissim

Descripción del empleo

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 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 will provide an opportunity to build a traffic team by expanding services to public and private clientsKey responsibilities will include being involved with technical work for transportation and municipal projects requiring traffic engineering and operations analysis. This position will also require participating in the development of new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals and active collaboration on projects with other project managers.

Typical Tasks and Duties:

• Lead traffic operations studies, corridor studies, traffic impact studies, multi-modal studies, and comprehensive plans.
• Independently perform traffic engineering related calculations, analysis, and design tasks.
• Independently write technical specifications, reports, and other correspondence to a variety of audiences.
• Lead the design efforts in the role of engineer-of-record on traffic and transportation project types including traffic control, traffic signals, signing, pavement marking, and ITS.
• Efficiently work with technicians to assemble complete and accurate engineering plans
• Perform independent checking of the design work of other team members.
• Mentor and oversee the work of less experienced team members.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines and complete projects within a given amount of time.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to meet project budgets and schedules.
• Participate in business development and marketing activities related to traffic with existing clients and potential new clients.
• Prepare technical proposals for project pursuits with other project managers and market leaders.
• Contribute to project pursuit efforts by participating in interviews for specific projects that have a traffic component.
• Participate in transportation team, management, and company staff meetings and seminars when appropriate.
• Assist with the development of budgets for traffic engineering elements of projects.
• Responsible for hiring and recruiting other traffic staff as needed and approved by the Sector Leader.
• Effective communication skills with the public will be required in settings such as public meetings, informational meetings, construction notifications, etc.
• This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
• Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
• Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal, and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
• Travel and out of town stays may be required; may work overtime especially during deadlines for submittals.
• The Sr. Traffic Engineer may assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Sector Market Leader.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineers License or ability to be licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota within 6 months.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
• 5 or more years of traffic engineering and transportation planning related experience.
• Experience with transportation projects and public agencies located in North Dakota and Minnesota is preferred.
• Strong project management skills and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail orientated, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Traffic modeling experience using Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, Vissim, and other traffic analysis software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer
• A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
• Required to occasionally work in an outdoors environment.
• May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties associated with construction observation or surveying.
• Required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Must work scheduled and required hours.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

We're looking for experience, entrepreneurs and enthusiasm. Apex Engineering Group believes that every employee plays an important role in our company's success and that is why we strive to provide our employees with a benefits program that rewards them for their hard work and dedication they put forth everyday.

• Performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match and profit-sharing contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee wellness program

Hourly Base Pay Range: $90k - $120k (Actual base pay is dependent on several factors, including experience, education, licensure, job location, and internal equity.)

EOE/AA

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