Traffic Project Engineer

Traffic Project EngineerDOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we'd love you to be a part of our team!Drive safer, smarter transportation as a Traffic Project Engineer at DOWL. Take a lead role in designing and analyzing traffic systems that keep communities moving safely and efficiently. You'll work on large, complex civil and transportation projects, performing tasks such as traffic counts, engineering calculations, traffic modeling and simulation, illumination design, and the design of both temporary and permanent traffic control devices.In this role, you'll collaborate with clients and agencies, prepare traffic analyses, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and ensure quality through technical reviews and mentoring of junior staff all with a high level of independence. Success in this position requires advanced proficiency in traffic design software, a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a passion for applying innovative solutions to real-world mobility challenges. If you're ready to make a measurable impact on transportation safety and efficiency while growing your leadership and design expertise, jump in our lane and shape the roads of tomorrow!To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Software:Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - ProficientMarket Sector Software (AGi, SIDRA, Synchro, AutoCAD, Microstation, Vissim, GuideSign, AutoTurn) - ProficientTechnical Expertise:Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sectorLeads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexitiesMentors others on technical tasks and skillsPerforms quality control of moderately complex deliverablesTeamwork:Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results.Project Delivery:Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience:Technical reports and memosTraffic analysesSpecificationsConstruction quantity calculations and cost estimatesDesign documents and construction plansBreakdown of costs and scope of work - basicSchedules - basicProposal technical approachUnderstanding Budget and Schedule:Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above.Industry Standards and Regulations:Interprets, selects, and employs design codes with advanced skill:AASHTO GreenbookFHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)ITE Trip Generation Manual and HandbookITE Parking Generation ManualTRB Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)TRB Highway Safety Manual (HSM)State-specific design manuals for signal, lighting, signing/striping, traffic control plansState-specific specifications manuals for signal, lighting, signing/striping, and traffic controlANSI/IES RP-8 Recommended Practice for Design and Maintenance of Roadway and Parking Facility LightingNCHRP 765, 562NFPA 70, National Electric CodeNACTO Urban Design GuideActively mentors others on interpreting design codesUnderstands limitations of design codesClient Interaction:Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.Other:Other duties as assigned.Level of Work/Accountability:Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. May perform some project management tasks.Supervisory Duties:May be a supervisor:Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the teamOrganizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasksRecruits and hires new employeesImplements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staffCommunicates information from leadership to employees and vice versaMonitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coachingSets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision and communicates them to employeesProvides constructive and timely performance evaluationsDecides on reward and promotion based on performanceHandles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policyEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's Degree requiredMaster's Degree preferredYears of experience required: 6 yearsYears of experience required with advanced degree: 5 yearsCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:PE requiredDriving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposesPhysical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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