Traffic Engineer
Job Description
Overview:
The Traffic Engineer analyzes vehicle and pedestrian traffic conditions, and drafts and presents reports on findings.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assigning and reviewing work to Junior Traffic Engineers
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Studies traffic patterns and develops recommendations to improve traffic control.
· Collects data on road construction, land development, and traffic signals.
· Uses computer software to simulate the effects of using different materials in road construction or different signals.
· Analyzes the environmental impact of road construction.
· Plans traffic signal locations and timing systems.
· Designs pavement markings and traffic signals to improve traffic flow.
· Prepares and presents reports with traffic study findings.
· Prepares and presents reports with cost estimates for recommended improvements.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Extensive knowledge of road construction and design.
· Extensive knowledge of traffic control equipment and signals.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and computer-aided design (CAD) and modeling software.
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor's degree from an EAC/ABET-accredited program in engineering required.
· Licensure as professional engineer (PE) required.
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
· Able to traverse various terrains to visit field sites.
· This position reports directly to the Vice President of Engineering
W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
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