Advanced Traffic Design Engineer

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Little Rock, AR

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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 investigates and analyzes traffic operations, develops recommendations for improvements, prepares design plans and cost estimates, and provides traffic engineering expertise to Department divisions, districts, and local governments. It also involves reviewing project materials and equipment, coordinating plans for Roadway Design and State Aid plans, working with Signal System software, and traveling to project locations or meetings as a subject matter expert.

The work is performed in an office environment and includes in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an at-will employer. The Department may assign related duties or modify job descriptions according to its needs.

Applicants must hold a current Arkansas professional engineering license or meet the stated civil engineering education requirement, and have three years of engineering experience including traffic engineering. Applicants with a professional engineering license from another state may be considered, provided they obtain an Arkansas reciprocal license within 180 days of hire; failure to do so may result in immediate termination. Candidates are responsible for verifying reciprocity eligibility with the Arkansas PE Board before accepting the position.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Arkansas license to practice professional engineering, or graduation 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.
• Three years of engineering experience, including experience in traffic engineering.
• Ability to develop and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of construction specifications and techniques.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage diverse project assignments.
• Attention to detail and proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Engineer Intern certification.
• 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 that include specifications, material quantities, and cost estimates.
• Review materials and equipment for projects involving installation of traffic control devices.
• Coordinate and prepare design plans for inclusion in Roadway Design and State Aid plans.
• Provide traffic engineering expertise to Department 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
• Career Level: Mid Level