Civil Engineer - Highway / Traffic Engineer
About The Position
This role is for an expert in Highway Engineering Design with a P.E. license and over 10 years of experience. The primary focus is on investigating highway/traffic engineering incidents to determine their cause, applying a deep understanding of highway/roadway design and safety. You will work alongside experts on significant cases, continuously learning throughout your career. While prior forensic experience is not required, a strong industry knowledge is essential. Robson Forensic will provide training to apply your expertise in a forensic setting, leveraging their nearly 40 years of experience in expert witness services.
Requirements
- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- B.S. in Civil Engineering.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience (including DOT experience) in highway/traffic engineering.
- Experience in geometric design, access/egress design, highway/roadway safety features (signing, striping, lighting, guardrail, barriers, clear zones, etc.), intersection design, signal design/maintenance, fieldwork analyses, field engineering studies, & incident/claims investigations.
- Broad understanding of highway/roadway design and safety.
- Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
- A clean background screen.
- A driver’s license and the ability to drive.
Nice To Haves
- Highway/roadway maintenance
- Construction management
- Construction inspection
- Materials testing
- Residential or commercial land development
- Stormwater systems design
- Parking lot design
- Crash investigation/reconstruction
Responsibilities
- Investigate highway/traffic engineering incidents.
- Analyze highway/traffic design procedures, applying comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
- Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
- Provide expert testimony.
- Critically assess decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care to determine the 'why' behind incidents.
Benefits
- Training to apply expertise in a forensic setting
- Opportunity to work alongside nationally respected experts
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Support/mentoring from a firm with over 100 professionals
- Collaborative and autonomous work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
