Transportation Traffic Engineer

WGI•West Palm Beach, FL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Transportation Traffic Engineer with 3-6 years of professional experience to be part of our Transportation team in our West Palm Beach, FL office. The Transportation Traffic Engineer will be an integral team member in the transportation planning and PD&E division conducting a wide range of traffic safety , operational, and mobility studies; and large complex project development and environment (PD&E) studies for city, county and FDOT clients. At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond. WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today! WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program. #LI-onsite

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college
Demonstrated 3 to 6 years in progressively responsible experience
EI or passing score on FE is required (and Florida Professional Engineering registration is required), or the candidate is approved to pursue PE licensure by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers
Experience using AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, Highway Safety Manual and ADA regulations
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Microsoft office skills – including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Travel to other offices or project locations may be required.

Nice To Haves

PTOE certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Conducting technical engineering analysis of highway crashes, identification of safety improvements, using HSM, and crash modification factors
Conducting field reviews to identify safety and operational issues
Conducting traffic operational analysis on intersections, interchanges, freeways, and arterial corridors using SYNCHRO, VISSIM, and HCS in the analysis to determine existing and future performance
Prepare and present traffic and data analysis, results, and recommendations with PowerPoint presentations and technical memorandums to clients and the public
Provide safety / traffic improvement recommendations to highway design engineers preparing conceptual improvement drawings
Prepare engineering documents including traffic reports, safety reports, feasibility studies, and preliminary engineering reports
Interact with the public and attend periodic project public meetings in various Florida cities
Support marketing efforts related to new project pursuits.