Transportation Engineer

Heath and Associates is seeking a Transportation Engineer to lead traffic analyses for private, institutional, and public sector projects onsite in Puyallup, WA, with a salary range of USD 90,000 to 120,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intersection and corridor operations analyses using Synchro and Sidra
• Produce traffic impact analyses, trip generation studies, and feasibility studies for private development
• Develop Intersection Control Evaluations in accordance with WSDOT standards
• Create traffic volume forecasts and trip distribution patterns
• Draft technical reports for agency review and approval
• Coordinate with clients, reviewing agencies, and stakeholders
• Analyze vehicle turning movements with AutoTURN
• Generate figures, exhibits, and supporting graphics in AutoCAD
• Perform safety analyses, sight distance evaluations, queuing studies, and parking studies
• Design pedestrian safety enhancements including Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
• Prepare traffic signal designs
• Conduct illumination analyses and develop lighting design plans

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in traffic analysis or transportation engineering
• Proficiency with Synchro and Sidra
• Strong technical writing and client communication skills
• EIT certification with the ability to obtain PE licensure within two years
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a related field

Technologies

• Synchro
• Sidra
• AutoTURN
• AutoCAD

Benefits

• Varied, steady project workload that enables immediate contribution
• Direct client interaction and project ownership without excessive management layers
• Opportunity to shape a growing design practice
• Collaborative team including two PE/PTOEs providing technical support and mentorship
• Flexible work arrangement, open to discussion
• Firm with more than 35 years of client relationships across the Pacific Northwest