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WSP in the U.S. · 19 hours ago

Associate Traffic Engineer

Lakewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$76K/yr - $105K/yr

1+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking an Associate Traffic Engineer to support technical staff and project managers in the analysis, planning, engineering, and design of traffic systems and roadways.

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Responsibilities

Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, maps, technical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction

Perform basic professional traffic engineering work relating to conducting investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits

Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with traffic engineering design standards

Assist with verifying the assigned characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on traffic engineering studies, capacity analyses, traffic complaint investigation, traffic plan review, signal system design, monitoring and control, and operations analysis to ensure roadways are designed in a safe and efficient way and the driver is provided with all of the necessary information and safety metrics to help ensure that their driving experience is safe and efficient

Assist with conducting traffic counts for roadways and intersections to determine the volume of traffic, where the traffic is going to and from, and the type of traffic on the roadway

Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software

Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects

Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work

Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work

Complete training on assigned tasks

Work collaboratively with other engineers, planners, scientific professionals, and DOT authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Traffic engineering principlesAutoCADMicrostationOpenRoads DesignerData analysisRoadway planningTechnical writingSelf-leadershipMulti-taskingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline

1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience

Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues

Familiarity with roadway planning, design, and construction process; including traffic control, capacity and operational analysis, and related communication systems

Familiar with relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions

Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives

Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools

Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, and other applicable design software packages

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

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