Senior Traffic Engineer

Houston Engineering, Inc.•Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) is hiring a Senior Traffic Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska. The role focuses on designing safe and efficient transportation systems and collaborating with clients and project teams to improve transportation for communities. The engineer will work with state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations, while also supporting organizational growth by identifying and pursuing business and project opportunities. The position includes designing traffic signal and lighting systems, fiber optics, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings. It also involves traffic operations analysis, transportation and traffic planning studies, traffic impact analyses, signal timing optimization, and analysis of traffic and crash data for intersection safety studies. The role requires a Civil Engineering or closely related bachelor's degree, at least eight years of traffic engineering experience, and a state Professional Engineer's license. Visa sponsorship is unavailable; candidates must be authorized to work permanently in the United States without future sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
At least 8 years of experience as a Traffic Engineer.
State Professional Engineer's license.
Familiarity with MUTCD, AASHTO, HCM, IES, and other technical resources and guides.
Ability to work independently and as part of internal and external teams.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with internal and external groups.
Authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Engage with state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations.
Identify, pursue, and support new business and project opportunities.
Design traffic signal systems, lighting systems, fiber optics, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings.
Perform traffic operations analysis to support transportation and traffic planning studies and designs.
Conduct traffic impact analysis studies to understand and improve traffic flow.
Optimize traffic signal timing to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion.
Analyze traffic and crash data to conduct intersection safety studies and improve road safety.
Work independently and collaboratively with internal and external teams.