Principal Traffic Engineer and Project Manager

DescriptionThriving communities. Smarter cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than designing roads and, as our team leads Transportation and Traffic Planning to improve mobility in the public space.  If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community then join us as a Principal Traffic Engineer and Project Manager in the Pacific Northwest.As a Principal and Project Manager in Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering, a primary role will be leading teams in traffic engineering and operations. Projects may include alternatives analysis, high capacity transit corridors, traffic signals, interchange evaluation, and safety analysis. Project Managers are expected to be proficient in micro-simulation modeling and travel demand forecasting. You will support traffic engineering and analysis in final design projects including signing and pavement marking, maintenance of traffic, lighting, and ITS design. Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering leaders are expected to offer project and team leadership through technical direction and mentoring. You will have the opportunity to participate in new project pursuits and client development. You will have the chance to work on exciting and engaging projects requiring you to develop and apply your design expertise to create innovative solutions. Our “Future of Work” hybrid schedule approach offers the opportunity to work both in the office and time and from home.  We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living so explore us! Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.The base salary range for this position is $121,300 to $212,200. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations [add if remote]. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Qualifications·       BS in Engineering with a focus in Transportation/Traffic engineering discipline·       At least 15 years of professional experience in Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning·       Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, communication and organizational skills·       Experience preparing technical reports, impact studies, alternatives analysis, feasibility studies, specifications and/or estimates to state and local standards·       Experience working with WSDOT and Puget Sound region municipalities and transit agencies·       Proficiency with Traffic analysis software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, and/or HSM. Ability to enhance current software skills.·       Experience with one or more transportation modeling software packages including  Visum, Vissim, TransCAD, Synchro, HCS, and/or other software.·       Knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual, MUTCD, and HSM·       Experience with one or more analysis/ programming languages such as Python or R.·       Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management, and thrive in a team environment.·       Proficiency with MS Office and other typical business softwareIdeally, you’ll also have: ·       Professional Engineer License in Washington, or ability to obtain reciprocal license·       PTOE Certification ·       Experience in business development and mentoring staff·       Knowledge of traffic signals and signal systems·       Proficiency in Open Roads Designer (ORD), Microstation, and AutoCAD platforms·       Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems for DOT and municipal clients