What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Project Engineer position at Foresite Group, LLC?
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At Foresite Group, we are honored to have been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For over the past 13 years. As a multi-disciplinary engineering, planning, and design firm with offices nationwide, we take pride in leading the industry with our collaborative and responsive services. Our success begins with our people. We work diligently to foster a growth-oriented culture that empowers our team to thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
We want everyone to love working here as much as we do. Our diverse range of services includes Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Structural Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Wireless Services, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Safety, and Broadband Engineering. Each discipline is backed by a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us and become part of a firm that values your growth and contributions, ensuring a fulfilling and dynamic career.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to join our dynamic team, offering the chance to collaborate with local agencies and DOTs on diverse, complex projects. This position can be based in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, or Denver, CO. In this role, you'll design, analyze, and implement traffic management solutions to ensure safe and efficient transportation systems. Key responsibilities include traffic signal design, roadway safety analysis, traffic impact studies, and transportation planning. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in transportation projects that cater to the evolving needs of our growing community. Ideal candidates will possess a robust background in transportation engineering coupled with a passionate commitment to sustainable transportation solutions. If you have the expertise and drive to shape the future of our community’s transportation landscape, we invite you to be part of our forward-thinking team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transportation Planning:
- Conduct various studies including intersection, corridor, sight distance, traffic impact, and road safety audits. Tasks include crash analysis, field data collection, traffic modeling with Synchro/SIDRA, intersection control evaluations, countermeasure identification, benefit-cost analysis, etc.
- Develop plans and drawings related to alternative intersection designs, roundabout design, signal design, utility coordination, signage, pavement markings, and traffic safety.
- Organize and conduct engineering investigations and planning work within defined scopes.
- Research the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.
- Prepare preliminary man-hour, cost, and material quantity estimates.
- Participate in quality control checks, ensuring high quality standards in all produced work, reviewing computations, designs, and drawings created by others.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; M.S. or graduate-level coursework preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning; experience with both public and private sector clients preferred.
Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) License
Skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and integrity.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including government officials, community organizations, and the public.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exposure to a wide range of projects across engineering disciplines
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- A work-hard, play-hard mentality with regular social events and peer recognition programs
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Company Match
- Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
- Telemedicine Teletherapy
- Wellness Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Floating Holiday
- Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Program
