Transportation Planner/Engineer

DKS Associates • Salem, OR, United States • 1m ago

DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in
our communities. As part of the DKS team you will be part of a collaborative environment where every
employee-owner is encouraged to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions focused on
shaping the future of transportation and of our firm. At DKS we put our employee-owners first. We
realize our unique and diverse employee-owners are the heart of our firm. Not only do we work hard
to accomplish our goals, we also play hard to celebrate our victories! We welcome the opportunity for
you to become an employee-owner of DKS!

This position will lead the planning and operations analysis tasks of various transportation planning
projects that may involve multimodal corridor studies, long-range planning, travel demand modeling
and forecasting, safety evaluations, intersection operations analysis and simulation, and data
analytics. This position will apply technical analysis and tools to develop findings and
recommendations to inform decision making. The ideal candidate will be proactive with a positive attitude
and a willingness to take on new challenges and lead tasks.

What will you be doing?

Leading technical tasks, reviewing technical work prepared by others, and conducting advanced
analysis.
Leading/conducting technical transportation analysis; including traffic operational analysis using
Synchro, Vissim, and other traffic and modeling software to analyze the performance or impacts
between various travel modes and vehicle types (cars, trucks, bus, light rail, pedestrians, bikes,
e-scooters, etc.)
Working with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of complex corridor studies, transit operations,
area plans, system plans, and other technical transportation projects.
Mentoring less-experienced staff in their professional growth and enhancing their skills.
Preparing and reviewing technical memoranda documenting traffic operational and
transportation modeling analyses.
Advancing technical processes, developing innovative solutions, and maintaining awareness of
industry best practices.
Presenting and communicating technical findings to clients, agency staff, and stakeholders
Maintaining existing and helping develop new client relationships.
Developing project schedule, budget, and scope.
Managing small-medium sized projects, with growth opportunities into winning/delivering larger
projects

Don't meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable,
and inclusive workplace, so even if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't
align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You
may be just who we're looking for.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s Degree (or greater) in Civil Engineering, Transportation, Urban Planning, or similar
field, with an understanding of traffic flow theory and forecasting.
5+ years of experience in traffic operations and travel demand modeling, multi-modal analysis,
safety studies, and experience with relevant tools and software (e.g., regional travel demand
model packages, Synchro, Vissim, Vistro, HCS, Dynameq, etc.).
Ability to work in a high-performing team, including strong communication skills and positive
attitude
PE, or similar license
Experience with project delivery and polishing work products to submit to clients
Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills

What are our Benefits?
DKS offers its employee-owners a comprehensive benefits package. We have designed a benefit plan
we are proud of. One that encourages happy, healthy, and engaged employee-owners. We offer:

10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
8 Paid Holidays
Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee-owners
80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee-owners
Extremely affordable Dental, & Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account Options
Paid Jury/Witness Duty
Paid Bereavement
Leave without Pay
Transit Subsidy
Pre-tax Commuter Option
Referral Bonus Program
DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401k Pre-tax and Roth options
Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

Our Commitment to your Professional Growth

Training & Educational Assistance
Professional Registration Award
Technical & Professional Societies
Conferences & Seminars
Annual Bonus Program
Years of Service Awards
Hybrid Work Schedule

DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or
other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

Pay Range:

Engineer/Planner (posted position): $104,700 - $125,500 per year

#L1-Hybrid

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