Freese and Nichols · 11 hours ago
Traffic Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expFreese and Nichols is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join their Central Texas Transportation team, with opportunities in Austin or San Antonio. The role focuses on designing and optimizing traffic flow through various engineering projects, utilizing innovative tools and methodologies to impact community mobility positively.
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Responsibilities
Develop and design traffic engineering projects, conduct traffic studies, create signal timing plans, perform operations analyses, and build microsimulation models
Prepare project plans and drawings, including traffic signal design and intersection improvements, collaborating with colleagues and managing project budgets and schedules
Conduct research, gather traffic data, perform calculations, and conduct transportation analyses, always seeking new and better solutions
Manage technical activities on assigned projects, ensuring successful completion within budget and schedule constraints, and perform field work as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas OR ability to obtain the license within 6 months
6+ years of experience related to transportation and traffic engineering
Preferred
Experience using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, Synchro, VISSIM and TRANSCAD
Familiar with concepts and standards of the MUTCD, HCM and AASHTO Geometric Design
Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications and design would be a plus
Ability to participate and collaborate within a project team setting
Benefits
Paid overtime for salaried employees
An annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
Flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
An alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday
Company
Freese and Nichols
Freese and Nichols, Inc. is a consulting firm offering engineering, architecture, environmental science, construction and planning services.
1001-5000 employees
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