Senior Traffic Engineer

Senior Traffic Engineer position based onsite in Richmond, VA, focused on leading traffic design and management efforts, safety analyses, and staff mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with traffic engineering analysis or design teams on assigned projects.
• Lead the design and delivery of projects involving traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, roadway and parking lot lighting, work zone traffic control, and ITS devices.
• Perform traffic safety and operations studies to inform recommendations.
• Develop or apply models using Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, and VISUM.
• Manage a range of assignments from small intersection improvements to complex interchanges and corridor projects, including innovative multimodal plans and parking studies.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Support marketing and business development efforts to grow client relationships and project opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, contributing to team capability and growth.
• Position may require on-site work at client locations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Minimum of 16 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering.
• Fundamental understanding of macro, meso, and micro traffic modeling concepts.
• Hands-on experience with VISSIM, VISUM, HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, CORSIM, and Quickzone.
• Proven experience designing traffic control devices including signals, signing, maintenance of traffic, pavement markings, ITS devices, and lighting.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, the Highway Capacity Manual, and the Highway Safety Manual.
• Professional Engineer license in Virginia or the ability to obtain via comity from another state.
• PTOE certification is preferred.
• Experience working on PennDOT projects is required.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Exceptional communication, technical writing, and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Technologies

• Synchro
• SimTraffic
• VISSIM
• VISUM
• HCS
• CORSIM
• Quickzone
• MicroStation
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group life insurance, plus optional life insurance, short and long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits