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Traffic Engineer

des moines, IA

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About this opportunity

GHD lists this Traffic Engineer opportunity in des moines, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you go all the way. Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Who are we looking for?

At GHD we are looking for our next Transportation Roadway Engineer to join the Highways Roads & Bridges team based out of our Golden, CO or Des Moines, IA office. In this role you will perform engineering duties in planning and design.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Developing and preparing contract plans and specifications

Utilizing computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software in plans preparation and development

Ensuring plans and specifications are developed in accordance with appropriate design criteria, policy, and procedures

Assembling roadway design plans, signing and pavement marking plans, signalization plans, lighting plans, typical section packages, scopes of work, design exceptions and variations, and utility conflict reports

Performing complex engineering/geometric calculations in the development of project design

Determining bid items, associated quantities, and compiling quantity summaries

Developing special designs as required for intersections, maintenance of traffic, profile grades, and other roadway design components with minimal supervision

Preparing calculations for quantities and costing of projects

Carrying out quality checks and proceduresEngineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.

Engineering Standards Specification: Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.

Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.

Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.

What you will bring to the Team:

Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3d (preferred) and MicroStation (desired) and possess ability to become proficient in each, preferred

Proficiency with grading and working with 3D surfaces, and storm drain design is desired.

Strong teammate, with the ability to work independently when required, cooperative in open sharing of information and knowledge with team

Good time management ability, ability to handle conflicting priorities and work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments - Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to meet challenging deadlines

Some traffic engineering experience such as completing Traffic Impact Studies and familiarity with HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic and SIDRA/RODEL traffic capacity analysis software is desired, but not required

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree

Professional Engineering License or the ability to obtain PE within a reasonable time period

Experience

Minimum 5 years transportation engineering experience

Salary: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00, varies based on location and experience

Benefits:

401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service Paid time off - Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service

Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee

Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Worksite address

des moines, IA, 50319, US

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