Traffic/Transportation Engineer - Senior Technical

BL Companies; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Warwick, RI is seeking a Senior Traffic/Transportation Engineer with over 7 years of experience. This role involves detailed engineering analysis, traffic signal design, and project supervision. The ideal candidate should have a PE license and experience with traffic studies, CADD tools, and client interactions. The firm offers a hybrid work environment with a competitive benefits package including generous PTO, insurance, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant traffic/transportation experience.
• Experience with traffic impact studies and signal design.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering analysis tasks for traffic.
• Prepare engineering plans, contract documents, and specifications.
• Supervise traffic planning and engineering analyses.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Traffic signal design

CADD (AutoCAD or MicroStation)

Traffic modeling and simulation

Client service

Education

PE license

PTOE certification

Tools

Vissim

Synchro

Job description

Overview

Traffic/Transportation Engineer – Senior Technical

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

Qualifications

• 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

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 Years 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 18 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.