Traffic Designer

Summary

The Traffic Designer 2 performs traffic counts, engineering calculations, traffic analysis, computer aided modeling and simulations, illumination design, and design of temporary and permanent traffic control devices in support of moderately complex civil and transportation projects. Duties may include coordination with government agencies, preparation of traffic analyses, plans, specifications and cost estimates, technical report writing, and other duties as assigned. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, desire to learn new design concepts, and have great organizational and communication skills. A Traffic Designer 2 should demonstrate developing proficiency with drafting fundamentals and software, be able to quickly learn and apply new 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. This position works under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer.

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) - Developing
• Market Sector Software (Synchro, AutoCAD, Microstation) - Developing
• Market Sector Software (AGi, SIDRA, Vissim, GuideSign, AutoTurn) - Basic

Technical Expertise

• Solid understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight
• Performs quality control of basic deliverables
• Eager to learn and expand skill set

Teamwork

Team player who follows the direction of others, asks good questions, retains information provided, and shares information with those less experienced.

Project Delivery

Produces the following under limited direction/oversight from others:

• Technical reports and memos
• Specifications
• Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Design documents and construction plans
• Exhibits

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. With guidance, predicts the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully deliver tasks within that level of effort. Monitors results on moderately complex projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Understands and employs following industry standards and regulations:

• 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

Client Interaction

Limited direct interaction, commonly in group settings. Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs moderately complex technical work on projects for the assigned market sector. Operates with limited autonomy – work is supervised and reviewed by more senior staff.

Supervisory Duties

No

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 2 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• EIT/EI 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.