Traffic Engineer

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We are currently searching for a Traffic Engineer to support our growing Traffic Engineering Department in the Mid-Atlantic region located in Springfield, VA, Virginia Beach, VA or Columbia, MD
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The candidate will serve as an integral component of our traffic engineering team supporting delivery of traffic engineering projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and serving a key role in various roadway improvements, intersection modifications and multimodal safety projects. The successful candidate will work on challenging transportation planning and design projects in the Mid-Atlantic region providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance with locality and state DOT standards.

This position offers an excellent career opportunity with tremendous growth potential.

The candidate should have a strong background in developing traffic analysis and engineering design plans for construction. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare design plans for various tasks involving intersection safety and multimodal improvements as well as large infrastructure projects.
• Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations.
• Prepare traffic management plan (TMP) and temporary traffic control plans, permanent signing and pavement marking plans, ITS design plans.
• Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings, corridor studies and analysis, road safety audits and engineering reports.
• Prepare quantities and develop PS&E packages supporting design projects.
• Collaborate with diverse team of professionals including engineers, transportation planners and landscape architects.
• Attend project meetings with clients.
• Support Project Managers in various project management activities such as assist in developing scope and fee proposals, presentations, and reports.

• BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 3-7 years of traffic engineering experience
• EIT is required, PE is preferred
• Must be proficient in Micro Station or AutoCAD
• Knowledge of traffic analyses software packages
• Familiarity with VDOT and/or DDOT, SHA standards, MUTCD and AASHTO
• Self-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight
• Attention to details and quality driven approach
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

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