- Salary
- $130k – $170k/yr
- Location
- Reno, NV
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Senior Traffic Engineer
Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Reno, NV
Reporting To: Devin Cartwright
Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 / year
Description
Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will lead a traffic team through a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis, and design needs across MOT, signing, signals, ITS, and lighting for a variety of transportation projects. You will be part of a growing company focused on meeting our clients' needs, while also solving their problems. The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will lead a traffic team through a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis, and design needs across MOT, signing, signals, ITS, and lighting for a variety of transportation projects. You will be part of a growing company focused on meeting our clients' needs, while also solving their problems. The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Manage and deliver design and preparation of MOT phasing strategies, signing, striping, and traffic control plans, as well as traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects, from planning through design and construction support
- Serve as technical lead on small to large-scale traffic design assignments, ensuring quality control and compliance with MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, DOT, and applicable agency standards
- Prepare and oversee the development of studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates from concept through final delivery
- Coordinate with roadway, structural, planning, utility, drainage, and construction teams to support integrated project delivery and ongoing business development efforts
- Aid in mentoring junior staff across traffic and related disciplines
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
- Professional Engineering (PE) licensure; PTOE certification preferred
- 8-12+ years' experience in traffic analysis and traffic engineering design, with a focus on one or more of MOT, signing, signals, ITS, or lighting
- Experience and relationships with transportation agencies are highly preferred
- Knowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SignCAD, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
- Experience with DOT's plan preparation procedures and standards
- Experience with Local Agency plan preparation procedures and standards
- Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal design criteria
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
- Self-motivated with solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to interact with and work cooperatively with clients and multi-disciplinary team members
- Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
- Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
- Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
- A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goals
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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