Work Zone Traffic Project Engineer

Rk&K•Baltimore, MD

3d•$115,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is seeking a highly motivated Traffic Engineer with extensive knowledge of work zone traffic control. RK&K has the unique position of providing high profile services through many traffic engineering open end contracts for various clients. As a result, there is increasing demand for traffic engineers with work zone traffic control experience due to enhanced focus on safety in work zones, implementation of Federal and State mandates, and a desire to implement technology to improve work zone operations. As a Traffic Engineer for RK&K, you will work alongside and collaborate with a vibrant and talented professional team while working with state of the art software and platforms to complete critical programs and deliver meaningful projects. Essential Functions You will perform traffic engineering research to identify and analyze work zone traffic control methodologies, principals, products, and applications Create work zone policies, guidelines, and engineering standards to improve work zone design, implementation, and operations to enhance safety and efficiency Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of existing work zone standards and traffic control plans to identify areas for improvement Review and develop maintenance of traffic plans for major projects that includes consideration for workers, vehicles, and vulnerable road users Planning, design, and implementation of ITS work zone applications to implement technology to provide better traveler information to motorists concerning work zones Assist with Speed Safety Camera programs for work zones including program management, implementation, assessment of program effectiveness, quality assurance and vendor coordination Ability to visit construction sites, perform physical investigation of work zone setups and field conditions, and monitor speed safety camera installations in the field

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related
P.E. license
Four (4) years of experience in traffic engineering, particularly work zones
Good writing, verbal communication and presentation skills including public speaking
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the ability to use data and research to inform decision making
Strong knowledge of work zone traffic control strategies, safety strategies, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other relevant standards and regulations

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management and coordination
Familiarity with state and local traffic engineering standards
Eight (8)+ years of experience in traffic engineering, particularly work zones

Responsibilities

perform traffic engineering research to identify and analyze work zone traffic control methodologies, principals, products, and applications
Create work zone policies, guidelines, and engineering standards to improve work zone design, implementation, and operations to enhance safety and efficiency
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of existing work zone standards and traffic control plans to identify areas for improvement
Review and develop maintenance of traffic plans for major projects that includes consideration for workers, vehicles, and vulnerable road users
Planning, design, and implementation of ITS work zone applications to implement technology to provide better traveler information to motorists concerning work zones
Assist with Speed Safety Camera programs for work zones including program management, implementation, assessment of program effectiveness, quality assurance and vendor coordination
Ability to visit construction sites, perform physical investigation of work zone setups and field conditions, and monitor speed safety camera installations in the field