Traffic Civil Engineer
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll be challenged to do:The ideal candidate will have significant experience and demonstrated technical excellence in planning, organization and completion of traffic studies, projects, and concept development of interchange projects for a variety of clients, particularly states and municipalities. This position is with our Midwest traffic team.A candidate for this position should have strong listening and communication skills with the ability to write materials, develop plans and present concepts and ideas to clients that relay a clear message. Additionally, we are seeking someone with strong leadership ability, is a team player and takes ownership of their work. The primary types of projects the candidate will be assigned include signing and pavement marking design, traffic signal and lighting design, maintenance of traffic design along with planning projects related to traffic impact studies, safety analysis, capacity analysis, and simulation modeling.In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Acts as a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer as to the assigned tasks, including being responsible for the budget, and general results of tasks.
- Provide team leadership. Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a staff of engineers and technicians.
- Develops contractual basis for projects.
- Serves as a technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes for an assigned area of responsibility.
- Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting the organization for the purposes of recommending changes in emphasis of programs or new programs warranted by such developments.
- Responsible for client satisfaction.
- Conducts and oversees field work for the collection of traffic data, such as traffic counts, vehicle spot speed studies, sight distance measurements, delay studies, gap studies, etc.
- Oversees and prepares plans, specifications, quantities and cost estimates for the design of traffic engineering components of projects (including but not limited to, intersection geometry, signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, signal interconnect, roadway lighting, ITS, construction sequencing and work zone traffic control).
- Oversees and prepares traffic safety studies, traffic impact studies, and planning studies.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing professional networks; participating in professional societies. These activities can be accomplished in person or virtually, if needed.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
- Certified as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio or could obtain licensure in the next six months.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of the MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book, Highway Capacity Manual, ITE Trip Generation Manual
- Knowledge of various engineering software design systems, such as MicroStation
- Knowledge of various capacity analysis software, such as Synchro and VISSIM
- PTOE certification
- Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
- Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
- Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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