Senior / Principal Traffic Engineer

Job Description:

Our Parsons Atlanta office in Peachtree Corners is now hiring for an experienced Senior / Principal Traffic Engineer. Come join an amazing team working on very complex projects!

Opportunity:

The Senior Traffic Engineer performs conventional and moderately complex engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline. The Engineer at this level is proficient in the utilization of standard engineering theories and practices, and company procedures.

Qualified candidates should have a familiarity with MUTCD and AASHTO. Candidate will also need the ability to prepare traffic impact studies; develop and assess design and/or operational alternatives; and develop Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) in accordance with local, state and federal policies and requirements. Willingness to travel to supplier, client, or construction site locations is expected. This is an office-based role (5 days weekly), and does not provide for hybrid remote working.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have good understanding of traffic signal design with the ability to prepare signal design plans and quantities independently;
• Proficiency with the methodologies of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Signal Warrant studies;
• Work with a team of engineers and technicians designing and producing a variety of traffic engineering plans and reports;
• Experience in analysis, design and implementation of projects such as corridor studies, traffic impact studies, alternative intersection design, traffic operational analysis, traffic signal design, signal timing, signing, striping, lighting and traffic control plans;
• Provides support for other engineering activities as required. May supervise one or more subordinates and provide input regarding performance;
• May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a lead engineer for a specific discipline on a small to intermediate-size project;
• Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project;
• Follow Parsons quality management plan to implement QA/QC procedures;
• Experience interacting with GDOT is preferred, including Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) Analyses and signal permitting process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a 4-year degree in Engineering (or related field);
• 8 years or more of related work experience;
• Professional Engineer License (PE) is required;
• Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with traffic engineering is required;
• Microstation or AutoCAD proficiency is a must;
• SYCHRO, HCS, VISSIM and SIDRA combination of expertise is required;
• Signal design experience is also desirable;
• Experience with GDOT's Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) Analyses and signal permitting process is a plus, but not required.

PREFERRED:

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: $83,300.00 - $168,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!