Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) of Elgin, IL is looking to hire a full-time Traffic Engineer. Are you a civil engineering professional who is ready to take your career to the next level in a rewarding environment with an established and respected firm that cares about the happiness and wellbeing of their employees? Do you want to work for a firm that works hard, has fun, and gives back?

If so, please read on!

The Traffic Engineer serves as a core technical specialist and project manager for all traffic related analysis and design functions  a key member of the Traffic Engineering Group, this position is responsible for the independent execution and management of traffic engineering tasks and projects. This role will apply advanced engineering principles to develop traffic studies, models and designs for key firm clients, including the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) and various county and municipal agencies.

This position requires deep technical expertise and the ability to manage project scope, schedule and budget effectively with minimal direct personnel management responsibilities.

On any given day you'll:

• Dive into specialized software like Traffic ware Synchro or Highway Capacity Software (HCS) to run capacity analyses, model traffic simulations, or develop optimized signal coordination and timing plans for a corridor.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors and traffic signal maintainers regarding traffic operations and maintenance responsibilities.
• Program and troubleshoot traffic signal controllers and operations both remotely via centralized traffic signal management systems and in the field.
• Use Micro Station to prepare detailed traffic design plans, including traffic signals, pavement markings, and signage, ensuring strict adherence to IDOT, ISTHA, and MUTCD standards.
• Author a comprehensive technical report for a traffic impact study (TIS) or safety study, analyzing crash data and clearly communicating your findings and recommendations.
• Develop a complex, multi-stage Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan for a major construction project, coordinating with internal design and construction teams.
• Serve as the primary technical expert on a project, managing the scope and budget for your tasks and communicating directly with clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
• Review project data, apply standard engineering practices to correlate results, and identify any discrepancies to ensure quality control.
• Collaborate with HLR's internal departments (Design, Municipal, Construction) to ensure your traffic engineering components are seamlessly integrated into the final project deliverables.

Key responsibilities include:

• Traffic Analysis and Modeling:

  • Performs comprehensive traffic impact studies (TIS), safety studies, and intersection design studies (IDS).
  • Conducts traffic operations and capacity analysis using specialized software, including HCS, Synchro, etc.
  • Develops traffic simulations and models to evaluate existing conditions and proposed improvements for various transportation facilities.
  • Prepares and performs traffic signal coordination and timing studies.
  • Analyzes crash data to identify trends and recommend appropriate safety countermeasures in accordance with the FHWA Safe System approach

• Traffic Design:

  • Prepares Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for traffic engineering projects.
  • Designs traffic signals (new, modifications, and modernization), fiber optic traffic signal interconnect systems, pavement markings, and roadway signage.
  • Develops complex Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and traffic control plans for multi-stage construction projects.
  • Ensures all designs are in strict accordance with IDOT, ISTHA, and local agency standards, as well as MUTCD guidelines.
  • Advise construction staff regarding traffic signal related submittals and compliance with specifications.

• Traffic Optimization and Field Adjustments:

  • Investigates and resolves reported traffic issues in the field.
  • Makes signal equipment updates to improve or rectify traffic problems due to residential complaints or observed issues
  • Completes traffic signal turn ons with contractors and local stakeholders.
  • Completes temporary traffic signal timings on active construction projects.

• Project Management & Coordination:

  • Manages the technical execution, schedule, and budget for traffic engineering components of larger projects or as the lead on standalone traffic projects.
  • Serves as the primary technical liaison for traffic engineering matters with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies.
  • Prepares and reviews comprehensive technical reports, memoranda, and exhibits to support project findings and recommendations.
  • Coordinates with internal HLR departments (e.g., Design, Municipal, Construction) to ensure traffic requirements are integrated seamlessly.
  • Applies standard engineering practices and techniques, adjusts and correlates data, and recognizes discrepancies in results.
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