Traffic Project Engineer
About The Position
At HNTB, the Traffic Project Engineer supports the delivery of infrastructure projects for the firm’s clients. The role is responsible for producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects. In consultation with the project manager, the engineer conducts research, development, calculations, design, and delivery, applying engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to projects of varying size and complexity. The position uses technical knowledge and experience to address design issues through problem solving, client interactions, and completion of work according to project schedules. It develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software. The engineer may also mentor, train, and review junior staff. The role plans and distributes discipline-specific work; supports adherence to project schedules and budgets; assists with proposals and scope-of-work development; and oversees technical work for completeness and accuracy. It guides team members toward project objectives, coordinates technical matters with client counterparts and teaming partners, and works with other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects. The position is based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (Hartford).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing traffic analysis models using VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, FREEVAL, and Sidra.
- Ability to design and prepare traffic signal, signing, pavement marking, and maintenance and protection of traffic plans.
- Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative safety analyses.
- Ability to prepare technical reports and present findings.
- Experience developing quantities and cost estimates.
- Experience leading data collection and field investigations.
- Knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer and Autodesk Civil 3D.
Nice To Haves
- 8 years of relevant experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Responsibilities
- Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects.
- Consult with the project manager on research, development, calculations, design, and delivery.
- Develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software.
- Plan and distribute discipline-specific work and support adherence to project schedules and budgets.
- Assist with marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
- Assist in developing scopes of work and levels of effort for projects or assignments within the discipline.
- Oversee the completeness and accuracy of the project team's work within the technical discipline.
- Guide and mentor the team toward overall project objectives.
- Coordinate technical aspects of projects with client counterparts and teaming partners at staff level.
- Work with other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
- Develop traffic analysis models using software such as VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, FREEVAL, and Sidra.
- Design and prepare traffic signal, signing, pavement marking, and maintenance and protection of traffic plans.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative safety analyses.
- Prepare technical reports and present findings.
- Develop quantities and cost estimates.
- Lead data collection and field investigations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
