Traffic Engineer

Traffic EngineerThe purpose of this position is to manage projects, review, analyze and recommend traffic safety and mobility improvements. This is accomplished by coordinating programs, projects, and contracts, reviewing and evaluating engineering design submittals, researching or piloting studies, ensuring all contracts comply with policies and regulations, reviewing schedules and recommending any traffic modifications. Other duties include analyzing traffic and accident data, developing and revising traffic policies, reviewing and approving traffic control plans, and other duties as assigned.Responsibilities:Manages projects by overseeing planning, engineering design, coordinating review with other departments and staff, as well as contract scope, schedule, and budget administration, and communicating project progress.Conduct engineering studies and designs by reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates, ensuring all submittals comply with local, state and federal regulations, overseeing traffic control plans development and implementation, coordinating with consultants and construction contractors, overseeing studies and reports, preparing requests for proposals and bids, conducting pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, reviewing contract proposals and bids, and participating in the consultant selection process.Develops and manages the traffic initiatives by reviewing and managing data collection, conducting field traffic assessments, recommending programs and projects for improvements, reviewing and approving scheduled construction and maintenance lane closuresQualifications: Minimum:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering3 – 5 years' relevant experience in Traffic or Transportation Engineering industryAbility to obtain Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license within 6 months.Preferred:Master's degree in Civil or Transportation EngineeringTexas Professional Engineer (PE) licenseCertified for Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)Cogent Infotech is a leading tech consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, offering cutting-edge digital transformation solutions in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and AI. ISO-certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised, we proudly partner with 70+ Fortune 500 companies and 150+ government agencies. Cogent is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.