Traffic Safety Engineer

Burgess & Niple, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Traffic Safety Engineer to enhance its national Transportation Safety Team. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful safety projects, including Vision Zero Action Plans and safety assessments. You will contribute to advancing safety practices across various regions while mentoring junior engineers. Join a collaborative environment that values professional growth and community impact, where your expertise in transportation engineering will help shape safer roadways for all. If you are passionate about making a difference in transportation safety, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Transportation Engineering or related fields.
• PE registration required; RSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to national safety practice and lead safety initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and perform safety analyses.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Safety Planning

Project Management

Safe System Approach

Vision Zero

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

IHSDM

Job description

Registration and Sponsorship

• Registration: Professional Engineer (PE)
• Sponsorship: Immigration-related employment benefits, e.g., visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.

Join Our Team

Ready to make an impact on your career, client projects, and the community? Burgess & Niple is seeking an experienced Traffic Safety Engineer to join our national Transportation Safety Team. The role involves expanding our safety practice to new regions. This position can be based in the following B&N offices: Cincinnati, Columbus, Mentor, or Louisville, KY; Boise, ID; Indianapolis, IN; or Portland, OR.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the national safety practice and work on projects nationwide.
• Lead development of Vision Zero Action Plans, Regional Safety Plans, SS4A Plans, Vulnerable Road User Assessments, SHSPs, and other safety initiatives.
• Perform and review safety analyses.
• Advise on projects involving the Safe System Approach (SSA), safety countermeasures, strategies, and the Highway Safety Manual.
• Participate in conferences to share knowledge with safety professionals across the country.
• Mentor and develop junior staff into safety professionals.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 7+ years of experience in Transportation Engineering, Safety Planning, or related fields.
• PE registration is required; RSP is preferred.
• Expertise in the Safe System Approach, Vision Zero, and safety principles, with project management skills desirable.
• Strong verbal, presentation, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with IHSDM is a plus.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, with the ability to learn virtual collaboration tools.

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