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U.S. Facilities, Inc. · 1 day ago

Engineer Traffic Specialist

Fredericksburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$40/hr - $55/hr

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is a consolidated facility management service company seeking an Engineer Specialist Traffic. The role involves conducting complex studies to address signage, pavement marking, and residential traffic management, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and coordinating with governmental agencies.

Facilities Services

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of signal, speed, and safety studies

Perform day-to-day operations of conducting signage, pavement marking, and residential traffic management work efforts by reviewing and tracking work assignments

Respond orally or in writing to local elected officials, government agencies, and the general public regarding traffic engineering issues

Assist in the identification and development of projects to improve transportation system operations, safety, and capacity

Proactively identify transportation improvement projects during study efforts

Coordinate project identification efforts

Perform complex studies ensuring compliance with MUTCD, and VDOT specifications and standards

Prepare written response for distribution to supervisor as well as internal and external customers

Develop appropriate correspondence to address traffic issues in a clear, concise, and timely manner

Provide appropriate assistance to and develop effective working relationship with other governmental agencies

Perform data collection for studies in preparation of sketches and or designs by collecting relevant data and accurately documenting field conditions

Collect and analyze road counts and perform traffic signal turning movement counts

Expedite certain projects and provide staff assistance as needed to complete work efforts

Submit completed work using proper procedures and coordinate with other VDOT units as needed to ensure timely installation

Assist other technicians in development of studies and sketches in compliance with VDOT standards and guidelines

Conduct complex safety studies, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, speed studies, and other special studies are conducted appropriately in accordance with traffic engineering principles

Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager

Qualification

Traffic engineering studiesCADDTraffic control devicesData analysisTechnical report preparationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingProject management

Required

High School Diploma

Skill in verbal and written communications on technical subjects and customer service issues

Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others

Skill in conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, and roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity issues

Ability to develop solutions to complex traffic issues in assigned area

Ability to prepare technical reports and recommendations

Working knowledge of work zone traffic control principles and current practices, standards, and regulations

Working knowledge of standard office and traffic engineering software including CADD

Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, and standards

Ability to collect and analyze traffic related data and develop recommendations and reports

Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering design software such as CADD, MicroStation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, CORSIM, SYDRA, etc

Ability to lead and train others

Experience designing plans for traffic control devices, incorporating traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans, and making recommendations for plan changes

Experience in conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, and roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity issues

Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work in a fast-paced, urban environment

Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing with internal and external customers

Valid driver's license is required

DMV records check is required

Pre-employment drug screen is required

Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check is required