Traffic Analysis Engineer

Traffic Analysis Engineer – Overland Park, Kansas

Garver is seeking a highly‑motivated Traffic Analysis Engineer in our Overland Park, KS office to join our growing traffic and transportation planning team. The ideal candidate would have 5‑10 years of related experience, a sharp technical background, and strong passion for the profession. The position offers an opportunity to play a key role in analyzing and designing exciting projects for DOT and municipal clients across our client footprint.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills with a commitment to becoming a key member of this highly productive design team. This position will be supervised by a Senior Project Manager and offers outstanding growth opportunity and career advancement to the right individual.

• Perform traffic and safety studies
• Perform traffic simulation and level of service analysis
• Develop access management plans and lane configurations for new or modified alignments
• Develop traffic signal timing plans
• Prepare summary documentation and reports
• Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams and communicate concepts to clients

• Assist with project management to identify project scopes, fees, and monitor project progress
• Maintain a client‑focused, service attitude by tracking budgets and keeping projects on schedule
• Prepare project proposals and give interviews for project pursuits
• Perform direct client marketing and develop relationships with existing clients within our service area
• Mentor less experienced staff

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program
• 4‑8 years of experience with traffic‑specific projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Working knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual and Trip Generation Manual
• Knowledge of capacity analysis, traffic projections, and safety analysis (including HSM)
• Knowledge of traffic simulation programs (VISSIM, CORSIM, etc.), Synchro, and HCS
• Experience analyzing intersections, interchanges, and roundabouts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Master's degree in civil engineering
• Experience in transportation planning and travel demand modeling (TransCAD)
• Experience using ArcGIS for data analysis including reviewing large sets of crash data for spatial mapping and trend analysis
• Experience with pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects and studies
• Experience in marketing and managing local government projects
• Experience working with MODOT and municipalities in Missouri
• Certification as a PTOE and/or RSP

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.