What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Engineer - Traffic Operations Engineer position at WSB LLC?
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Our Traffic Modeling and Technology team provides traffic modeling services utilizing emerging technologies and state-of-the-practice modeling software. We use AI-powered traffic data analytics to monitor traffic flow and extract various traffic operational data, including flow rates, speeds, gaps, queuing, and vehicle classification. We also use advanced microsimulation modeling tools, such as VISSIM and TransModeler. Based on origin-destination trip tables, we perform systemwide traffic operational analysis, while incorporating interactions between upstream and downstream roadways and intersections. Dynamic traffic assignment allows us to easily identify efficient design alternatives and/or alternative routes during construction. For travel demand modeling, we use macro modeling platforms such as TransCAD and Cube. We use the existing State or MPO travel demand models to forecast future traffic volumes based on various design alternatives and customize the models to best meet the needs of the client and the project.
We are looking for a graduate engineer to join our dynamic team. As our Graduate Engineer/Engineer-In-Training, you will assist in the analysis of transportation engineering projects for our public and private clients. You may also provide support to other functional groups within WSB and be involved with traffic engineering projects throughout our Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas, Florida, Georgia and Colorado markets.
What You Will Do:
- Work under the guidance of professional engineers on various traffic engineering projects including traffic operations analysis of roadways, interchanges, intersections and roundabouts.
- Assist in preparation of traffic models using industry standard programs such as HCS, microsimulation (TransModeler/VISSIM/CORSIM), Synchro and Sidra.
- Perform traffic operations and safety analysis and assist in developing technical memorandums to communicate analysis results and conclusions to stakeholders and decision makers.
- Collaborate with other groups/ disciplines within the company to deliver top quality projects.
- Participate in, if considered necessary, client meetings and take meeting minutes.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school with 1-3 years’ industry experience in traffic engineering
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or the ability to obtain within six months
- Preferred: Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Transportation Engineering
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills
- Experience or working knowledge of design/analysis software packages including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, TransModeler
Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
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