Traffic Engineer

Simply Put, A Great Place to WorkBenesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and we are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself-apply for the job!Traffic Engineer

We are looking to hire an experienced Traffic Engineer. We have the opportunity for this position to be located in any of our Kansas/Missouri offices. We offer opportunities to work with local agencies and DOTs on a variety of complex projects. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Traffic Operations Engineer and have significant experience in client development and pursuing, managing, and providing traffic engineering services for public agencies, including DOTs, counties, and municipalities.Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Kansas/Missouri offices. This includes Kansas City, KS, Topeka, KS, Wichita, KS, Manhattan, KS, Lenexa, KS, or Kansas City, MO.The Impact You Will Have

Complete traffic engineering studies for intersections and corridors, including traffic impact studiesPlan and coordinate the collection and assimilation of traffic dataPerform traffic engineering analysis using a variety of simulation capacity analysis software (Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, Sidra, Vissim)Review and conduct safety analysis studies per the Highway Safety ManualReview and interpret analysis from simulations and calculationsPrepare traffic impact studies, interchange justification reports, and transportation planning reportsDesign and layout various intersection and corridor improvements, including roundabouts, diverging diamond interchanges, and other innovative designsDevelop plans and specifications for traffic management during construction, pavement marking and signage, and traffic signalsCompute quantities for traffic engineering design tasks and demonstrate awareness of relationships to bid itemsMentor and oversee work done by entry-level engineers and techniciansDevelop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable mannerPerform tasks on schedule and within budget as assignedWork independently under the guidance of a Project ManagerWork with design teams on larger projectsStrong written and verbal communications skills, including public speakingWhat You Will Need

BS in civil engineering or a related discipline requiredMinimum of 6+ years of related civil transportation and traffic engineering analysis and design experience desired. KDOT and MoDOT experience is a plusPE licensure required; PTOE is a plusExperience with Synchro/Sim Traffic software, Highway Capacity Software, and other traffic analysis programsExcellent communication and client relation skillsStrong technical writing skillsStrong organization and leadership skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedulesAbility to perform complex analysis and designAbility to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projectsAbility to work effectively in a team environmentIf you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.Benesch is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Disability/ Protected Veteran Employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation or belief, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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