Traffic Project Engineer

Lochmueller Group • Charleston SC • 1w ago

Lochmueller group is seeking an experienced and energetic Traffic Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Traffic Engineering & Planning team. As a Traffic Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping safer, more efficient roadways that directly enhance the daily lives of communities, driving sustainable and innovative solutions that reduce congestion and improve mobility for all.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm that places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive workplace culture. This will be a remote position that can be based anywhere in South Carolina.

Our Traffic Engineering & Planning team is involved in a variety of projects, including traffic safety and traffic calming studies, transportation modeling and simulation, signal timing optimization, traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation System design, big data, pedestrian/bicycle planning, and long-range transportation planning.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

Responsibilities of this role will include:

Serving as a project engineer and/or project manager in the planning and execution of traffic engineering projects.
Assisting in the preparation of project proposals, budgets, and schedules.
Conducting traffic engineering analysis and design.
Preparing and reviewing project documentation, reports, and specifications.
Applying engineering techniques, methods, and design criteria to support project execution.
Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project goals are met.
Collaborating with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
May assign work to junior engineers or other staff.
Depending on experience, may be involved in the mentorship and development of junior level staff.

Qualifications for this role:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a similar engineering field
5+ years of relevant traffic engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
Experience with Synchro 10 and traffic signal operations/phasing
Experience with innovative intersection and interchange configurations
Experience with the predictive methods of the Highway Safety Manual
Experience with traffic forecasting methods
Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Additional qualifications that are helpful:

Master’s degree in civil engineering or a similar engineering field
Registered as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
10+ years of relevant traffic engineering experience
Experience in traffic signal and pavement marking design
Experience preparing simple to complex traffic studies
Experience with traffic simulation modeling software packages such as PTV’s VISSIM
Experience with travel demand modeling software packages such as Caliper’s TransCAD
Experience with urban, multimodal transportation planning and traffic calming
Experience leading teams in a project client environment

What we offer:

Excellent workplace culture (2024 Indiana and Illinois Best Places to Work)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner!
Flexible scheduling opportunities
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance)
Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
Generous vacation and sick leave
Student loan repayment benefit

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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