Traffic/Transportation Engineer - Senior Technical

BL Companies; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Traffic/Transportation Engineer to join their dynamic team. With over 7 years of experience, you will engage in detailed engineering analyses, prepare comprehensive plans, and lead various transportation projects. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, ensuring flexibility while contributing to impactful projects. The company prides itself on its employee ownership model, providing a competitive benefits package that includes generous PTO, health insurance, and a robust 401k plan. If you are passionate about transportation engineering and looking for a collaborative workplace, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in traffic/transportation engineering required.
• PE license required; PTOE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed traffic analysis and prepare engineering plans.
• Provide technical guidance and manage transportation projects.
• Attend client meetings and public hearings.

Skills

Traffic Analysis

Traffic Signal Design

Traffic Data Collection

Technical Report Writing

Traffic Modeling and Simulation

Client Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Vissim

Synchro

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Hartford Office - Hartford, CT Salary Range: Undisclosed

Qualifications

Traffic/Transportation Engineer – Senior Technical

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Year’s paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 17 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.

We are looking to hire a senior-level professional with 7+ years of experience to work with the Transportation group in our Warwick, RI office.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed engineering analysis tasks, such as traffic analysis; traffic signal sequencing, phasing and timing; traffic data collection; technical reports; and traffic modeling and simulation.
• Prepare engineering plans including traffic signal design; intersection geometrics including Complete Streets principles; pavement markings and signage; and temporary traffic control and construction staging plans.
• Assist in preparation of contract documents, including plans, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Provide technical assistance and lead technical aspects on multiple and a variety of transportation and transportation related projects.
• Provide responsive client service and strong communication, both internally and externally.
• Supervise and complete traffic planning and engineering analyses, alternatives analysis and designs.
• Prepare materials and attend project related meetings outside of the office with clients, agencies, and the public.
• Attend client meetings, presentations and public hearings.
• Maintain organized project files.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and aids in the delegation of tasks.

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of relevant traffic/transportation experience.
• PE required, PTOE preferred.
• Experience with traffic impact studies, corridor studies, signal design, and signing / pavement marking.
• Experience using CADD (AutoCAD or MicroStation), Vissim, and Synchro.
• Experience with Public Meetings or Forums preferred.
• Management experience preferred.