Senior Transportation Engineer

Kittelson & Associates, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing

Bonuses

Professional Development Support

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Traffic Operations & Safety Engineer to lead innovative projects across Arizona. In this dynamic role, you will analyze traffic data, develop projections, and implement advanced traffic management strategies. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing safety and operations on freeways and arterial roads. The company fosters a people-first culture, emphasizing community service and professional development. If you are passionate about transportation engineering and making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of traffic engineering experience, especially in freeway and arterial safety.
• Extensive experience in transportation operations and analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze field data using tools like Synchro and VISSIM.
• Develop traffic projections and create improvement alternatives.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Data Analysis

Project Management

Public Speaking

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

SIDRA

FREEVAL

Job description

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Location

Phoenix Tucson

About the Company

Kittelson & Associates is a nationwide transportation engineering and planning firm committed to excellence, community service, and a people-first culture. We focus on raising the bar in our profession and serving communities through innovative transportation solutions.

Position Summary

As a Traffic Operations & Safety Engineer, you will lead and support complex projects across Arizona, analyzing traffic data, developing projections, creating improvement strategies, and implementing advanced traffic management techniques. You will also document findings and pursue new project opportunities.

Responsibilities

1. Analyze field data using tools such as Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, FREEVAL, and VISSIM.
2. Develop traffic projections following agency methodologies.
3. Create and evaluate improvement alternatives and perform simulation analyses.
4. Implement traffic management strategies including ATDM and ICM.
5. Document methods and findings in accessible reports.
6. Identify and pursue new project opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of traffic engineering experience, especially in freeway and arterial safety and operations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Arizona PE or TE registration.
• Extensive experience in transportation operations and analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant manuals and software.
• Experience in diverse transportation projects and effective project management.
• Proficiency in software tools like Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, etc.

Preferred

• ITS and TSMO experience.
• Experience with ATDM, ICE, ramp metering.
• Systems engineering familiarity.
• Public speaking and stakeholder engagement skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $105,000 - $155,000 plus benefits, including health insurance, PTO, retirement, profit sharing, bonuses, and support for professional development.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply via the "apply now" button. Kittelson is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.