Advanced Traffic Design Engineer

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Little Rock, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for designing complex traffic control systems, highway illumination, and signing, and for investigating, studying, and recommending actions to increase highway capacity and safety. The role includes developing traffic operation improvements, preparing design plans and supporting project documentation, reviewing materials and equipment for traffic control device installations, and providing traffic engineering expertise to internal divisions, districts, and local governments. The position also works with Signal System software and travels to project sites and meetings as a subject matter expert.

The work is performed in an office environment and includes in-state travel, with occasional out-of-state travel. The Department may assign related duties or require functions beyond those listed, and may modify job duties based on its needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an at-will employer.

Applicants must hold a current Arkansas professional engineering license or have graduated from an EAC of ABET-approved civil engineering curriculum, or equivalent as judged by the Arkansas Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Applicants must also have three years of engineering experience, including traffic engineering experience. Candidates with a Professional Engineering license from another state may be considered if they obtain a reciprocal Arkansas license within 180 days of hire.

Requirements

• Possess a current Arkansas license to practice professional engineering, or graduate from an EAC of ABET-approved civil engineering curriculum or equivalent as judged by the Arkansas Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Have three years of engineering experience, including experience in traffic engineering.
• Have the ability to develop and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Have knowledge of construction specifications and techniques.
• Have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage diverse project assignments.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Hold Engineer Intern certification.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Applicants with a Professional Engineering license from another state must obtain a reciprocal Arkansas license within 180 days of hire; candidates are responsible for verifying reciprocity eligibility before accepting the position.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, compile data, analyze, and develop recommendations for traffic operation improvements.
• Prepare design plans, including specifications, material quantities, and cost estimates.
• Review materials and equipment to be used in projects for installing traffic control devices.
• Coordinate and prepare design plans for inclusion in Roadway Design and State Aid plans.
• Provide traffic engineering expertise to various divisions, districts, and local governments.
• Work closely with Signal System software.
• Travel to project locations to view job sites or attend project meetings as a subject matter expert.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time