About this opportunity
Horrocks lists this Senior Traffic Engineer opportunity in reno, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department: Transportation
Location: Reno, NV
Compensation: $130,000 – $170,000 / year
Description Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will lead a traffic team through a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis, and design needs across MOT, signing, signals, ITS, and lighting for a variety of transportation projects. You will be part of a growing company focused on meeting our clients’ needs, while also solving their problems. The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
Manage and deliver design and preparation of MOT phasing strategies, signing, striping, and traffic control plans, as well as traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects, from planning through design and construction support
Serve as technical lead on small to large-scale traffic design assignments, ensuring quality control and compliance with MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, DOT, and applicable agency standards
Prepare and oversee the development of studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates from concept through final delivery
Coordinate with roadway, structural, planning, utility, drainage, and construction teams to support integrated project delivery and ongoing business development efforts
Aid in mentoring junior staff across traffic and related disciplines
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure; PTOE certification preferred
8-12+ years’ experience in traffic analysis and traffic engineering design, with a focus on one or more of MOT, signing, signals, ITS, or lighting
Experience and relationships with transportation agencies are highly preferred
Knowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SignCAD, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
Experience with DOT’s plan preparation procedures and standards
Experience with Local Agency plan preparation procedures and standards
Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal design criteria
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
Self-motivated with solid organization skills and attention to detail
Ability to interact with and work cooperatively with clients and multi-disciplinary team members
Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client’s overall project goals
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
Professional development opportunities including in-house training
Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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Worksite address
reno, NV, 89550, US
Who can apply
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