Traffic Engineer - Allen, United States - Maldonado-Burkett , LLP

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you seeking an opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge as a Traffic Engineer? Look no further and apply today.

Opportunity: Traffic Engineer / EIT or PE

Location: Dallas, Texas

Job Type: Full-Time, On-site

Salary: $66,560 - $93,600 (commensurate on experience/qualifications)

Who we are:

Maldonado-Burkett, LLP (M-B), a Texas based Engineering firm established in 2007, has an immediate opening in Dallas, Texas. M-B nurtures a culture where team members are supported, included, and empowered to make meaningful decisions. We have steadily grown to six offices across Texas and Georgia with almost 100 team members. If you're looking for an opening where you can make an immediate impact, we welcome your application.

Work Perks:

•Health / Dental / Vision with Employer Contribution

•Employer Matched 401(k)

•Health Savings Account

•Employer Paid Life Insurance

•Paid Holidays and PTO Accrual

•Professional Development Opportunities

What we are looking for:

Maldonado-Burkett is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Traffic Engineering PE or EIT to join our Dallas office, which is located in the Watters Creek area of Allen at Bethany Drive and US Highway 75. We are seeking an individual with 3-8 years of experience to help deliver traffic engineering projects across the state of Texas and beyond. Licensure as a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred, but highly qualified EIT candidates will also be considered.

How you'll make an impact at M-B as a Traffic Engineer:

The Traffic Engineer will perform engineering work in the field of transportation engineering. The work performed may include (but not be limited to) the following:

• Traffic level of service and safety analysis;
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) plans;
• Communication network plans/master plans;
• Concept of Operations documents;
• Roadway lighting plans;
• Traffic signal plans;
• Traffic signal timing plans;
• Traffic impact analyses;
• Traffic management plans / traffic control plans;
• Signing and pavement marking plans;
• Data collection;
• Report writing;
• Other technical assignments as required by M-B.

Depending upon the experience and capabilities of the candidate, duties may also include:

• Project management duties;
• Supervision of entry or mid-level staff, including providing technical support during project development, review of technical work, or supervision of office activities;
• Interaction with clients and public agency staff on the phone, via email, or in person;
• Participation in marketing activities, including development of marketing materials, assistance with maintaining client relationships, and attendance at professional conferences and marketing events with clients;
• Assistance with recruitment activities (such as attendance at career fairs);
• Roundabout analysis and modeling;
• Corridor studies;
• Long-range transportation planning duties;
• Traffic projections;

The candidate will write and edit technical reports and engineering studies.

• The candidate will coordinate with M-B technical staff to ensure that the projects' needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
• The candidate will regularly utilize standard office tools and software such as Microsoft Office.
• The candidate will regularly perform CAD drafting in Microstation.
• Experience with Bentley Open Roads Design software is a plus.
• The candidate will regularly perform traffic signal timing analysis in Synchro. Depending upon experience and capabilities, other traffic modeling software such as VISSIM, HCS, TORUS, SIDRA, or TransCAD may be utilized.
• The candidate will utilize photometric analysis software such as AGi32.
• Experience with SignCAD is a plus.
• Field work may be required.
• Limited overnight travel (less than one day per month on average) may be required.

Requirements

What it takes to be successful as a Traffic Engineer:

• Completion of a four (4) year college level academic program in Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Course work with emphasis in disciplines related to transportation engineering within the four-year program is preferred.
• Experience with Microstation CAD software is required.
• Experience with standard computer software such as Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is required.
• Experience with other traffic engineering software tools (such as those listed above) is preferred.
• Licensure as a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within six months is preferred, but not required.
• For candidates without PE licensure or the ability to obtain it within six months, registration as an EIT is required.
• Experience with and knowledge of photometric analysis procedures and software is preferred.
• Experience with and knowledge of basic computer networking design (fiber optic, copper, and wireless) is preferred.
• Ability to work in groups;
• Flexibility with respect to work load and type of work assigned;
• Good communication skills, both oral and written;
• Ability to multi-task and manage work loads within the constraints of project delivery schedules;
• Attentiveness to detail;
• Willingness to learn new skills;
• Ability to work with multiple project managers;
• Self-motivated to identify and execute improvements to the firm's business procedures;
• Drive to grow as a professional.
• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing and data entry.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, standing and lifting such as when conducting on-site inspections.
• May be subject to exposure to moving traffic, exhaust and extreme weather conditions.
• Some extended hours/shifts may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicant will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record Check. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving company or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct company business.
• Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing throughout his/her employment.
• As part of its employment process, M-B may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report is ineligible to be hired for the position for which the report is initiated.
• If hired, applicant must provide document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity and employment eligibility. A complete list of acceptable documents is on file with the local Texas Workforce Commission office or

M-B is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.