Traffic Project Engineer - Operations

Rk&K • Dover, DE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

RK&K is seeking a motivated and creative Traffic Operations Engineer to join our highly successful traffic group in our Wilmington, Delaware office. RK&K's Traffic team provides services to support traffic signal studies, traffic operations activities, and Traffic Management Center planning and design activities. As a Traffic Operations Engineer with RK&K you will work alongside and collaborate closely with individuals with outstanding technical knowledge and the ability to successfully implement effective traffic management strategies. You will play a crucial role within our team, developing and implementing new traffic management strategies and refining existing elements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering
• Minimum 4 years experience in traffic operations
• Exceptional writing, verbal communication and presentation skills including public speaking
• Proficiency with Active Traffic Management System software, such as the Tactics signal platform and OpenTMS ITS platform
• Proficiency with Synchro, Vissim or other modeling and simulation software
• Understanding of traffic and ITMS controllers and hardware
• Electrical knowledge including wiring, circuits, transformers, and other electrical components used in traffic management systems
• Understanding of telecommunications components such as fiber patch panels, cellular modems, and wireless components
• Knowledge of industry standards and codes such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Nice To Haves

• 5-10 years of experience in traffic operations
• International Municipal Signal Association traffic signal technician certification
• Traffic Engineering software such as Synchro and VISSIM
• Production software such as MicroStation, Visio, and BlueBeam

Responsibilities

• Traffic engineering studies: transportation operational analyses, traffic simulation modeling, and traffic data collection
• Traffic management: developing operations plans and monitoring programs
• Signal operations: evaluating and optimizing traffic signal system timings and parameters considering vehicle and pedestrian flow
• Technology implementation: researching, evaluating, and implementing new technologies to enhance traffic operations
• Traffic system integration: assisting with integrating traffic systems including traffic detection, incident management, and traveler information
• Field evaluation: perform investigation in field of issues with traffic management devices, recommend solutions, and assist with the implementation
• Policy development: assist with developing and updating policies and procedures for traffic management projects and programs
• Reporting: prepare traffic engineering reports and presentation of findings

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees