- Salary
- $130k – $180k/yr
- Location
- Reno, NV
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Senior Traffic Engineer
Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Reno, NV
Reporting To: Devin Cartwright
Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000 / 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 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 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?
- Conduct operational traffic analysis using tools like Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim and Aimsun analyzing intersections, roundabouts, urban arterials, freeway segments and interchanges
- Design and analysis of striping, signing, signals and lighting, traffic control, ITS, and other construction plans for interstates, freeways, highways, interchanges and intersections, urban and rural roadways, and trails
- Prepare comprehensive traffic impact analysis reports
- Prepare lighting analysis and calculations
- Prepare overhead signing sight line calculations
- Make decisions on design and engineering procedures
- Function as a technical specialist on mid-to-large-scale projects
- Manage multiple traffic tasks and projects within scope, schedule, and budget
- Lead a traffic team through various traffic forecasting, analysis, and design projects
- Prepare clear and accurate studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates from start to finish
- Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and sub-consultant coordination
- Interface with clients including state and local agencies
- Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
- Coordinate with office management and project managers to share resources
- Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations
- Coordinate and work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
- Take ownership of projects from start to finish
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
- Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
- 8 - 15+ years’ experience in traffic analysis and traffic engineering design
- Experience and relationships with transportation agencies are highly preferred
- Hands-on experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, and Aimsun
- Knowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, 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
- Experience in managing technical staff and project teams
- 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 goal
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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