Traffic Engineer

Whitman, Requardt And Associates, LLP•Mechanicsburg, PA

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About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world! We are currently seeking an experience Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Engineering Group in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. Assignments may include work with our traffic engineering analysis or design teams. The traffic engineering analysis teams perform operational analyses, identify and develop creative technical solutions, and prepare technical reports and presentations. The traffic engineering design teams prepare contract documents for traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices. Our Traffic Department works on projects within the mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD, DE, VA) as well as nationally. Our traffic work is challenging, interesting, and in many cases, on the leading edge of traffic engineering applications in the industry. Our traffic engineers design traffic signals, signing, markings, roadway/parking lot lighting, work zone traffic control, and ITS devices; conduct traffic safety/operations studies; and develop or apply Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, and VISUM models. Project assignments can range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects, as well as innovative multimodal transportation plans and parking studies. Position may include working at client site(s).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
5 to 10 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
Basic understanding of traffic modeling (macro, meso and micro)
Experience VISSIM, VISUM, HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, CORSIM and Quickzone
Experience in the design of traffic control devices including signals, signing, maintenance of traffic, pavement markings, ITS devices, and lighting
Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual and Highway Safety Manual
Licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer preferred and PTOE a plus
Experience working on PennDOT projects a plus
Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Exceptional communication, technical writing and organizational skills.
Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

Licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer preferred and PTOE a plus
Experience working on PennDOT projects a plus

Benefits

Flexible work schedule options
Competitive salary
Leave accrual and paid holidays
Healthcare benefits
Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental and maternity leave benefits