What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Designer position at DOWL?
Description
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
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.
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)
