Traffic Project Engineer

Description For over 60 years, DOWL has thrived as an established, highly reputable, professional services consulting firm, recognizing that the foundation of our past, present, and our future is our people. DOWL’s foundation is built upon four core values: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Inspiration. These values are rooted in everything we do. As a valued partner on our team, you will be one of the People Who Make It Happen Summary The Traffic Project Engineer performs traffic counts, engineering calculations, traffic analysis, computer aided modeling and simulations, illumination design, and design of temporary and permanent traffic control devices for large, complex civil and transportation projects. Duties include coordination with clients and government agencies, preparation of traffic analyses, plans, specifications and cost estimates, technical report writing, performing quality control checking of others’ work, and other duties as assigned with very little oversight. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, desire to learn and apply new design concepts, providing training and mentoring to others with less experience, and have great organizational and communication skills. A Traffic Project Engineer 1 should demonstrate advanced proficiency with drafting fundamentals and software, be able to quickly apply traffic design concepts, and exercise discretion and judgement in all work tasks. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary. Job Responsibilities and Duties To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Software Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient Market Sector Software (AGi, SIDRA, Synchro, AutoCAD, Microstation, Vissim, GuideSign, AutoTurn) - Proficient Technical Expertise Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexities Mentors others on technical tasks and skills Performs quality control of moderately complex deliverables Teamwork Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results. Project Delivery Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience: Technical reports and memos Traffic analyses Specifications Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates Design documents and construction plans Breakdown of costs and scope of work - basic Schedules - basic Proposal technical approach Understanding Budget and Schedule Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above Industry Standards and Regulations Interprets, selects, and employs design codes with advanced skill: AASHTO Greenbook FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) ITE Trip Generation Manual and Handbook ITE Parking Generation Manual TRB Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) TRB Highway Safety Manual (HSM) State-specific design manuals for signal, lighting, signing/striping, traffic control plans State-specific specifications manuals for signal, lighting, signing/striping, and traffic control ANSI/IES RP-8 Recommended Practice for Design and Maintenance of Roadway and Parking Facility Lighting NCHRP 765, 562 NFPA 70, National Electric Code NACTO Urban Design Guide Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes Understands limitations of design codes Client Interaction Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks. Other Other duties as assigned. Level of Work/Accountability Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. May perform some project management tasks. Supervisory Duties May be a supervisor: Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks Recruits and hires new employees Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations Decides on reward and promotion based on performance Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree required Master's Degree preferred Years of experience required: 6 years Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years Certificates, Licenses, Registrations PE required Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)