Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner

Dewberry•Mechanicsburg, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry's Pennsylvania offices are seeking a Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner, with opportunities in Pittsburgh, Mechanicsburg, or Philadelphia. This role involves working on diverse projects, supervising staff in document production, managing budgets and schedules, marketing new projects and clients, and preparing proposals. The position requires familiarity with MUTCD and AASHTO; HCM and HCS; Synchro/Sim Traffic Software and similar analysis tools; Traffic Signal design; and PA and other State agencies’ design standards and practices. Key responsibilities include preparing traffic impact studies, developing and assessing design/operational alternatives, performing roadway and pedestrian safety audits, and creating Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) in line with policies. Experience in staff management and mentoring, preparing technical and cost proposals, and understanding QA/QC procedures is necessary. Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills are essential. A PE license in PA is required, and a PTOE certification is desirable. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with a strong commitment to its people and delivering high-quality services.

Requirements

BSCE
PA Professional Engineer license
10+ years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning
Desire to help grow regional traffic engineering services
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Working knowledge of Transportation Planning principles and practices as applicable to Corridor, Subarea and Local Circulation Studies, Feasibility Studies, and complete streets concepts.
Working knowledge of contract plans preparation for all traffic control devices (signals, signing, striping and pavement markings, among others)
Familiarity with MUTCD and AASHTO
Familiarity with HCM and HCS
Familiarity with Synchro/Sim Traffic Software and similar analysis tools
Familiarity with Traffic Signal design
Familiarity with PA and other State agencies’ design standards and practices
Ability to prepare traffic impact studies
Ability to develop and assess design and/or operational alternatives
Ability to perform roadway and pedestrian safety audits
Ability to develop Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) in accordance with local, state and federal policies and requirements
Experience in managing and mentoring of staff
Experience preparing technical and cost proposals
Understanding of QA/QC procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience with other State DOTs and clients a plus
PTOE certification is desirable

Responsibilities

Develop traffic plans and designs with a focus on quality
Lead and mentor younger staff
Quality control oversight for all aspects of traffic engineering tasks
Maintain team building and project communication with both internal and external clients