Traffic Analysis Engineer

Overland Park, Kansas – Garver is seeking a highly-motivated Traffic Analysis Engineer to join our growing traffic and transportation planning team. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of related experience, a strong technical background, and a passion for the profession. This position will play a key role in analyzing and designing projects for DOT and municipal clients across our client footprint.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills and a commitment to becoming a key member of our design team. This role is supervised by a Senior Project Manager and offers outstanding growth opportunities.

• Perform traffic and safety studies
• Conduct 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 scopes, fees, and monitor progress
• Maintain a client-focused attitude by tracking budgets and keeping projects on schedule
• Prepare project proposals and participate in project pursuits
• Perform direct client marketing and develop relationships within 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 & Trip Generation Manual
• Experience in capacity analysis, traffic projections, and safety analysis (including HSM)
• Proficiency with traffic simulation programs (VISSIM, CORSIM, etc.), Synchro, and HCS
• Experience analyzing intersections, interchanges, and roundabouts
• Proficient 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 spatial crash data 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

Grow With Us – Garver offers company-paid professional memberships, industry license support, continuing education opportunities, competitive salary packages, comprehensive benefits, and a wellness program to promote work-life balance.

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.