Transportation/Traffic Engineer

Michael Baker International•Richmond, VA

2d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

As part of the Michael Baker International Mid-Atlantic Region Traffic Engineering Department, the Transportation Engineer, located in Virginia, will collaborate with transportation staff to provide transportation engineering analysis and design services to support environmental documents, corridor and multimodal studies, roadway design projects, design-build projects. The Transportation Engineer will coordinate projects and tasks, interfacing with other groups, identifying needed resources, and assisting in the assignment of work to the project team. What You'll Do: Developing, reviewing, and evaluating traffic signal designs, pavement marking and signing plans and providing recommendations for improvements complying with federal and VDOT policies and standards. Developing, reviewing, and evaluating traffic analysis documents, verifying accuracy of analysis completed, report clarity, compliance with agreed scope of services, and compliance with federal and VDOT policies and standards. Assisting in the development of traffic signal and signal communication design plans, pavement marking and signing plans in support of roadway design projects and design-build projects. Assisting in the development of traffic analysis documents, including project level traffic forecasts, capacity analyses and crash analyses, which may entail; organization of data collection, field investigations, macroscopic analysis, calculations, preparation of report tables and figures and report writing. Coordinating with Environmental group, Roadway Design group and Structures group regarding geometric improvements when developing feasible project alternatives. Assisting as needed in the technical review of drawings, construction documents, and related details for conformity with contract requirements, codes and standards, and costs and schedule compliance. Representing Michael Baker International at project meetings with agency staff, clients, and contractors. Representing Michael Baker International at professional networking events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; a Master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute for up to one year of experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
5–9+ years of relevant work experience in civil engineering.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in developing traffic signal designs, pavement marking plans, and signing plans.
Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, SIDRA, or similar tools for planning and design purposes.
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects, delivering accurate and timely results.
Experience preparing and developing project cost estimates.
Solid understanding of industry analyses, development criteria, and engineering concepts.
Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to develop comprehensive documents using Microsoft Office.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including engaging constructively with colleagues holding diverse perspectives.
Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

Developing, reviewing, and evaluating traffic signal designs, pavement marking and signing plans and providing recommendations for improvements complying with federal and VDOT policies and standards.
Developing, reviewing, and evaluating traffic analysis documents, verifying accuracy of analysis completed, report clarity, compliance with agreed scope of services, and compliance with federal and VDOT policies and standards.
Assisting in the development of traffic signal and signal communication design plans, pavement marking and signing plans in support of roadway design projects and design-build projects.
Assisting in the development of traffic analysis documents, including project level traffic forecasts, capacity analyses and crash analyses, which may entail; organization of data collection, field investigations, macroscopic analysis, calculations, preparation of report tables and figures and report writing.
Coordinating with Environmental group, Roadway Design group and Structures group regarding geometric improvements when developing feasible project alternatives.
Assisting as needed in the technical review of drawings, construction documents, and related details for conformity with contract requirements, codes and standards, and costs and schedule compliance.
Representing Michael Baker International at project meetings with agency staff, clients, and contractors.
Representing Michael Baker International at professional networking events.