Traffic Engineer

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San Antonio, Texastime type:
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JR103332

Keep Central Texas Moving:
Become a Traffic Engineer at Freese and Nichols!
** Traffic Engineer
** to join our growing team in
** Austin
* * or
** San Antonio**! This is your chance to play a vital role in shaping the future of mobility in our region.

Imagine being at the forefront of designing innovative solutions that impact thousands of commuters every day. As a Traffic Engineer at Freese and Nichols, you'll be more than just a problem-solver; you'll be an architect of change.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your expertise by working on a diverse range of projects, from signal timing plans and intersection improvements to complex traffic studies. You'll have the chance to embrace innovation by utilizing cutting-edge tools like microsimulation modeling (VISSIM) to optimize traffic flow and Open Roads Designer to create stunning 3D plans. And most importantly, you'll make a real impact on the communities we serve.
** Here's what makes this role stand out:**
* ** Design and Analyze:
** Develop and design traffic engineering projects, conduct traffic studies, create signal timing plans, perform operations analyses, and build microsimulation models.
* ** Create and Collaborate:
** Prepare project plans and drawings, including traffic signal design and intersection improvements, collaborating with colleagues and managing project budgets and schedules.
* ** Research and Innovate:
** Conduct research, gather traffic data, perform calculations, and conduct transportation analyses, always seeking new and better solutions.
* ** Manage and Deliver:
** Manage technical activities on assigned projects, ensuring successful completion within budget and schedule constraints, and perform field work as needed.#
** Qualifications
* ** Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation engineering
* Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas OR ability to obtain the license within 6 months
* 6+ years of experience related to transportation and traffic engineering

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience using Micro Station and/or AutoCAD, Synchro, VISSIM and TRANSCAD
* Familiar with concepts and standards of the MUTCD, HCM and AASHTO Geometric Design.
* Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications and design would be a plus.
* Ability to participate and collaborate within a project team setting.#
** About Freese and Nichols
** At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (
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* * erve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at ), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at .Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.###

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