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Horrocks

Senior Traffic Engineer

Horrocks, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550

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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.

Overview 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 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.

Responsibilities

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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