DOWL · 1 day ago
Traffic Project Engineer
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expDOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. As a Traffic Project Engineer, you will design and analyze traffic systems to improve safety and efficiency in transportation, collaborating closely with clients and agencies to deliver high-quality technical reports and traffic analyses.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
Market Sector Software (AGi, SIDRA, Synchro, AutoCAD, Microstation, Vissim, GuideSign, AutoTurn) - Proficient
Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexities
Mentors others on technical tasks and skills
Performs quality control of moderately complex deliverables
Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results
Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience:
Technical reports and memos
Traffic analyses
Specifications
Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
Design documents and construction plans
Breakdown of costs and scope of work - basic
Schedules - basic
Proposal technical approach
Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above
Interprets, selects, and employs design codes with advanced skill:
AASHTO Greenbook
FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
ITE Trip Generation Manual and Handbook
ITE Parking Generation Manual
TRB Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)
TRB Highway Safety Manual (HSM)
State-specific design manuals for signal, lighting, signing/striping, traffic control plans
State-specific specifications manuals for signal, lighting, signing/striping, and traffic control
ANSI/IES RP-8 Recommended Practice for Design and Maintenance of Roadway and Parking Facility Lighting
NCHRP 765, 562
NFPA 70, National Electric Code
NACTO Urban Design Guide
Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes
Understands limitations of design codes
Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks
Other duties as assigned
Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. May perform some project management tasks
May Be a Supervisor
Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Recruits and hires new employees
Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Years of experience required: 6 years
Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years
PE required
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
Market Sector Software (AGi, SIDRA, Synchro, AutoCAD, Microstation, Vissim, GuideSign, AutoTurn) - Proficient
Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexities
Mentors others on technical tasks and skills
Performs quality control of moderately complex deliverables
Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments
Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience: Technical reports and memos, Traffic analyses, Specifications, Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates, Design documents and construction plans, Breakdown of costs and scope of work - basic, Schedules - basic, Proposal technical approach
Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets
Interprets, selects, and employs design codes with advanced skill: AASHTO Greenbook, FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), ITE Trip Generation Manual and Handbook, ITE Parking Generation Manual, TRB Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), TRB Highway Safety Manual (HSM), State-specific design manuals for signal, lighting, signing/striping, traffic control plans, State-specific specifications manuals for signal, lighting, signing/striping, and traffic control, ANSI/IES RP-8 Recommended Practice for Design and Maintenance of Roadway and Parking Facility Lighting, NCHRP 765, 562, NFPA 70, National Electric Code, NACTO Urban Design Guide
Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects
Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector
Operates with a high level of autonomy
Reviews the work of others
May perform some project management tasks
May Be a Supervisor
Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Recruits and hires new employees
Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision and communicates them to employees
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Benefits
Great benefits
Company
DOWL
DOWL is a civil engineering company that offers planning, surveying, and civil services.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Fox
Retired Chief Operating Officer
Ali Alsaleh, MBA
Chief Information Officer
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2025-06-12
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