Senior Transportation/Traffic Engineering Planner

NV5, CA
$130,000 - $160,000Remote

About The Position

NV5 is seeking a talented professional with 5-7 years of California transportation and traffic engineering experience who can bring innovative thinking, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of local and state transportation challenges to help deliver transformative infrastructure and mobility projects. This role can be remote, but must have 2-7 years of direct California Transporation/Traffic planning experience. Ideally, we would like this role to work out of our San Diego office. NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals, and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or advanced degree in City or Urban Planning
  • Minimum of 7 years of directly related professional work experience; experience in California is a must
  • Licensed TE or PE in California
  • Experience with Synchro, Vissim, Simtraffic, VMT, TDM
  • Excellent writing and business development skills
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

  • Complete transportation planning and traffic design studies with limited supervision.
  • Drive business development efforts with existing and prospective clients by building trusted relationships, identifying new opportunities, and fostering long-term partnerships that contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm.
  • Assist with mentoring and training other staff.
  • Perform QA/QC review on assigned projects.
  • Prepare project scopes and proposal material.
  • Assist with public involvement activities including the preparation of newsletters, presentations, and other public meeting materials.
  • Complete research and data collection, including field surveys.
  • Maintain effective and successful communication with team, co-workers, and clients.
  • Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and of the highest quality.
  • Represent NV5 at professional functions.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • life insurance
  • PTO
  • 401(k)
  • professional development/advancement opportunities
  • Restricted stock units
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