Senior Traffic Safety Engineer

HNTB Corporation • Miami, FL

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About The Position

At HNTB, this role contributes to infrastructure projects by producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications. The engineer consults with project managers on research, development, calculations, design, and delivery; applies engineering techniques and design criteria to complex, multidisciplinary projects; and uses technical expertise to address design issues through problem-solving and client interaction. The position develops conceptual and detailed designs using current technical tools and may mentor, train, and review the work of junior engineers.

The Senior Traffic Safety Engineer provides senior-level technical leadership on complex or unusual engineering projects, including discipline planning, work distribution, schedule and budget adherence, scope development, and quality oversight. The role leads discipline delivery on larger multidisciplinary projects, coordinates technical work with clients and teaming partners, supports proposals and marketing, and collaborates with other disciplines. The position is based in Fort Lauderdale or Miami, Florida. Visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to produce high-quality work on multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Working knowledge of industry and agency standards, manuals, and guidance, including the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Highway Safety Manual (HSM), FDOT Traffic Engineering Manual/Handbook, and FDOT Project Traffic Forecasting Handbook.
• Proficiency with traffic operations and simulation software, including HCS, Synchro, SIDRA, VISSIM, CORSIM, or similar tools.
• Experience performing traffic safety analyses using historical crash data and predictive methodologies consistent with the HSM and applicable FDOT guidance.
• Experience using FDOT-developed and macro-enabled traffic analysis, forecasting, and engineering tools.
• Experience preparing clear, concise, technically sound traffic engineering studies, analyses, memoranda, and reports.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, demonstrate accountability, and deliver high-quality work on schedule and within established budget and scope.
• Ability to anticipate project needs, identify potential risks, and understand broader implications of technical decisions.
• Understanding of how traffic engineering analyses support planning, design, safety, and overall project development.
• Ability to use engineering judgment and technical skills to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, select analytical tools and methodologies, and develop effective solutions.

Nice To Haves

• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with ArcGIS and/or computer programming, scripting, or automation, particularly to improve data processing and analytical workflows.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects.
• Consult with project managers on research, development, calculations, design, and project delivery.
• Apply engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to complex and multidisciplinary projects.
• Address design-related issues through problem-solving and client interaction, completing tasks to meet project schedules.
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software.
• Plan discipline work, distribute assignments, and lead adherence to schedules and budgets on complex or unusual projects.
• Assist with marketing responsibilities, including generating proposals.
• Develop scopes of work and levels of effort, and manage adherence to scope and budget on complex or unusual projects.
• Oversee the completeness and accuracy of the project team's work within the technical discipline.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.
• Coordinate technical project matters with client counterparts and teaming partners at staff level.
• Lead discipline delivery on larger multidisciplinary projects and work closely with other disciplines.
• Assist with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and work distribution for other disciplines on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior