Traffic Studies/Design Engineer

Ardurra Group, Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a full-time professional engineer for traffic studies and traffic operations design services to join our team in Oviedo, Florida!
Position Summary
This position performs various tasks related to traffic studies, includes preparing studies to identify engineering solutions to traffic operational and safety issues. It also includes traffic operations design, such as signalization, highway lighting, and signs and pavement markings. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of traffic analysis, transportation design concepts, principles, and theories, and a genuine desire to improve safety and mobility on our transportation system. Work tasks will be performed with considerable independence under the oversight and supervision of senior engineers/senior project managers. Our office follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely some days as approved by the supervisor.

• A PE License in the state of Florida (or ability to obtain with the next six-months) is required.
  

Essential Tasks

• Perform field reviews, conduct research, and collect and analyze traffic data for transportation projects.
• Analyze crash data and identify appropriate countermeasures to improve safety and mobility for all road users
• Analyze and interpret data from traffic modeling software, GIS, or associated databases
• Use specialized traffic engineering computer software to conduct traffic operations and capacity analysis, such as HCS, Synchro, Sidra, and Corsim.
• Produce design plans, such as signing and pavement marking, signalization, lighting, and ITS plans
• Prepare signal warrant studies, intersection analysis, corridor studies, traffic impact studies, and support PD&E studies
• Attend public meetings and community workshops
• Prepare cost estimates and financial justification for projects through benefit/cost and NPV analysis
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation of the design approach
• Other tasks as assigned
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Professional Engineer License in the state of Florida (or ability to obtain within six-months of hire)
• 6-12 years of experience in transportation engineering
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with MicroStation
• Understanding of Highway Capacity and Highway Safety concepts
• Ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork
• Possess attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, and an interest in improving transportation safety for all modes of transportation
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with traffic engineering software packages, such as HCS, SIDRA, and Synchro
• PTOE or RSP certification a plus!
• Experience working with the Central Florida Regional Planning Model (CFRPM) a plus!
  

Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
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