Job Description
Seeking an experienced, vibrant, and self-motivated Traffic, Project Engineer in Columbus, Ohio! Join a dynamic team where you'll be at the forefront of innovative engineering and architectural solutions, working on award-winning projects and collaborating with passionate professionals who prioritize your growth and potential as part of our premier talent-driven culture.
Our client is an innovative, growing, and trusted Engineering Consulting Firm who has been providing clients with award winning projects and inspired solutions since 1922. We are currently seeking a proven professional to work on various projects within our Transportation Market. The Senior Traffic Engineer will have demonstrated leadership and technical experience in Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and municipal projects.
Our traffic engineers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of project types, and for a variety of clients. Projects will include safety planning and design, roundabouts, corridor studies and plans, design of traffic signals and of advanced ITS systems, and many others.
This position offers hands-on training in the hot field intelligent transportation systems and smart cities infrastructure.
This position will be based in either our Cincinnati or Columbus office.
Desired Skills and Experience
7+ years’ experience as a Traffic Engineer
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, required
Ohio PE License, required. P.T.O.E. preferred.
Road Safety Professional is a plus.
MicroStation/Geopak/OpenRoads and/or AutoCad/Civil 3D
Other design-related software such as SignCad and AutoTurn
HCS, Synchro/Simtraffic, VISSIM, TransModeler, SIDRA, Rodel
Travel demand modeling is a plus
Basic or advanced GIS capabilities desired.
Knowledge of MUTCD policies and procedures.
Must have strong communication skills and be team-oriented.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Provide traffic engineering design for a variety of LPA, DOT and private clients
Produce and review traffic impact studies, safety studies, and traffic forecasting
Establishes guidelines for cost estimates. Reviews and approves estimates prepared by others.
May function as Project Manager - demonstrating strong team, communication, and organization abilities.
Frequently functions as a subject matter expert.
Assure project understanding, approach, and technology fully addresses client, regulatory, and best practices technical issues.
Independently develop projects. May be assigned as subject matter expert.
Benefits
Competitive base compensation
Health/dental/vision insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Company-paid time to perform community services
Company-paid membership to professional organizations
Professional and personal development opportunities
Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance.
*Hybrid Opportunity!