Transportation Planner/Engineer

DKS Associates; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k

Hybrid work schedule

Medical premium for employee

Job summary

DKS Associates, an employee-owned firm in Salem, OR, leads transportation planning and operations analysis for complex corridor studies and long-range plans. You will apply traffic modeling and forecasting tools to inform decisions and collaborate across disciplines with a proactive, team-first mindset.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in traffic operations, travel demand modeling, and multi-modal analysis, plus a PE license or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, Urban Planning, or similar field.
• 5+ years of experience in traffic operations and travel demand modeling, multi-modal analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• PE, or similar license.
• Experience with project delivery and client submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical transportation analyses and supervision of work by others.
• Use Synchro, Vissim, and related tools to evaluate performance across modes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on corridor studies and plans.
• Mentor junior staff and develop technical memoranda with findings.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and scopes; manage medium projects.
• Maintain client relationships and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Traffic operations

Travel demand modeling

Multi-modal analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Transportation/Urban Planning

Tools

Synchro

Vissim

Job description

Every day, we set new directions in the rapidly advancing world of transportation. As a DKS employee-owner, you will work on challenging projects in a collaborative team environment with leaders in the transportation field.

Location: Salem, OR

Job Id:563

# of Openings:0

DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in
our communities. As part of the DKS team you will be part of a collaborative environment where every
employee-owner is encouraged to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions focused on shaping the future of transportation and of our firm. At DKS we put our employee-owners first. We
realize our unique and diverse employee-owners are the heart of our firm. Not only do we work hard
to accomplish our goals, we also play hard to celebrate our victories! We welcome the opportunity for
you to become an employee-owner of DKS!

This position will lead the planning and operations analysis tasks of various transportation planning
projects that may involve multimodal corridor studies, long-range planning, travel demand modeling
and forecasting, safety evaluations, intersection operations analysis and simulation, and data
analytics. This position will apply technical analysis and tools to develop findings and
recommendations to inform decision making. The ideal candidate will be proactive with a positive attitude
and a willingness to take on new challenges and lead tasks.

What will you be doing?

• Leading technical tasks, reviewing technical work prepared by others, and conducting advanced
• analysis.
• Leading/conducting technical transportation analysis; including traffic operational analysis using
• Synchro, Vissim, and other traffic and modeling software to analyze the performance or impacts
• between various travel modes and vehicle types (cars, trucks, bus, light rail, pedestrians, bikes,
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of complex corridor studies, transit operations,
• area plans, system plans, and other technical transportation projects.
• Mentoring less-experienced staff in their professional growth and enhancing their skills.
• Preparing and reviewing technical memoranda documenting traffic operational and
• transportation modeling analyses.
• Advancing technical processes, developing innovative solutions, and maintaining awareness of
• industry best practices.
• Presenting and communicating technical findings to clients, agency staff, and stakeholders
• Maintaining existing and helping develop new client relationships.
• Developing project schedule, budget, and scope.
• Managing small-medium sized projects, with growth opportunities into winning/delivering larger
• projects

Don't meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable,
and inclusive workplace, so even if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't
align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You
may be just who we're looking for.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree (or greater) in Civil Engineering, Transportation, Urban Planning, or similar
• field, with an understanding of traffic flow theory and forecasting.
• 5+ years of experience in traffic operations and travel demand modeling, multi-modal analysis,
• safety studies, and experience with relevant tools and software (e.g., regional travel demand
• Ability to work in a high-performing team, including strong communication skills and positive
• PE, or similar license
• Experience with project delivery and polishing work products to submit to clients
• Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What are our Benefits?

DKS offers its employee-owners a comprehensive benefits package. We have designed a benefit plan we are proud of. One that encourages happy, healthy, and engaged employee-owners. We offer:

• 10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
• 100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee-owners
• 80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee-owners
• Extremely affordable Dental, & Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account Options
• Paid Jury/Witness Duty
• Paid Bereavement
• Leave without Pay
• Transit Subsidy
• Pre-tax Commuter Option
• Referral Bonus Program
• DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k Pre-tax and Roth options
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

Our Commitment to your Professional Growth

• Training & Educational Assistance
• Professional Registration Award
• Technical & Professional Societies
• Conferences & Seminars
• Annual Bonus Program
• Years of Service Awards
• Hybrid Work Schedule

DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

Pay Range:

Engineer/Planner (posted position): $104,700 - $125,500 per year

Building your career and your financial stability

Every day matters as an employee-owner of DKS. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, we all take responsibility for the firm’s success. If you want to be a part of today’s transportation decisions that will shape a better tomorrow, contact us about our opportunities.

DKS has provided the culture, resources and support to help me grow as an engineer. It is a great company full of talented people.