Traffic Engineer

AECOM•Denver, CO

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Engineer in Denver, CO. This role involves developing plan, specification, and estimate (PS&E) packages for various transportation projects, performing traffic signal design according to national, state, and local standards, and analyzing intersections for operational, capacity, and safety issues. The engineer will also use MUTCD, state and local standards to develop construction phasing plans, design signing and striping plans, and coordinate with transportation and structures groups. Responsibilities include performing QC reviews, analyzing the need for overhead sign structures, conducting safety analyses using the Highway Safety Manual, preparing reports, and providing mentorship to junior engineers. The role also involves business development activities such as identifying project opportunities, marketing clients, making technical presentations, assisting with proposal preparation, and recruiting. Additionally, the engineer will assist project managers with scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules. Telecommuting is permitted up to 3 days per week, and the role supervises one (1) Civil Engineer I.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction, or a related field of study
4 years of experience as a Transportation Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Engineering Specialist, or in a related occupation
Experience with CAD software, including MicroStation and AutoCAD
Experience with traffic engineering applications, including VISSIM, HCS, Synchro, Rodel, Sidra, and HSM
Experience with Highway Safety Manual analysis tools
Experience with traffic signal design software
Experience with transportation planning applications
Experience with Manual of Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and applications
Experience with Development of Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) packages
Experience with Construction phasing and Traffic Control Plan development
Experience with ITS design for projects
Experience with Systems Engineering Analysis
Minimal roadway design experience

Responsibilities

Develop plan, specification, and estimate (PS&E) packages for various transportation projects
Perform traffic signal design for various state and local agencies using national, state, and local standards and guidance
Provide fiber optic connections and coordinate with utilities to complete designs
Analyze intersections for operational, capacity, and safety issues to recommend improvements
Perform signal warrant analyses
Use MUTCD, state and local standards to develop construction phasing plans
Design signing and striping plans
Work with transportation and structures groups to coordinate various design activities that meet schedule and budget
Perform QC reviews as required
Analyze the need for overhead sign structures along with the size and coordinates with the structures group to address design needs
Perform safety analysis using the Highway Safety Manual and provide recommendations for improvement
Prepare reports summarizing findings from analyses
Provide mentorship in the daily tasks of junior engineers by reviewing work and providing feedback
Use modifications of standard procedures or methods to propose approaches to solve new problems encountered
Perform business development activities, including identification of project opportunities, marketing clients, making technical presentations at conferences, assisting with proposal preparation, and assisting with recruiting efforts
Assist project managers in the development of scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules