Zone Traffic Project Engineer

Overview

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RK&K is seeking a highly motivated Traffic Engineer with extensive knowledge of work zone traffic control. RK&K provides high-profile services through many traffic engineering contracts for various clients. There is increasing demand for traffic engineers with work zone traffic control experience due to safety focus in work zones, compliance with Federal and State mandates, and the use of technology to improve work zone operations.

As a Traffic Engineer for RK&K, you will work with a collaborative professional team and use state-of-the-art software and platforms to complete critical programs and deliver meaningful projects.

• You will perform traffic engineering research to identify and analyze work zone traffic control methodologies, principals, products, and applications
• Create work zone policies, guidelines, and engineering standards to improve work zone design, implementation, and operations to enhance safety and efficiency
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of existing work zone standards and traffic control plans to identify areas for improvement
• Review and develop maintenance of traffic plans for major projects that include consideration for workers, vehicles, and vulnerable road users
• Planning, design, and implementation of ITS work zone applications to provide better traveler information to motorists concerning work zones
• Assist with Speed Safety Camera programs for work zones including program management, implementation, assessment of program effectiveness, quality assurance and vendor coordination
• Ability to visit construction sites, perform physical investigation of work zone setups and field conditions, and monitor speed safety camera installations in the field

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related
• P.E. license
• Four (4) years of experience in traffic engineering, particularly work zones
• Good writing, verbal communication and presentation skills including public speaking
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the ability to use data and research to inform decision making
• Strong knowledge of work zone traffic control strategies, safety strategies, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other relevant standards and regulations

• Experience with project management and coordination
• Familiarity with state and local traffic engineering standards
• Eight (8)+ years of experience in traffic engineering, particularly work zones

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. RK&K has fostered a collaborative and trusted culture for over 100 years, delivering concepts, processes, and outcomes designed for success. RK&K is a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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Salary range: $115,000- $140,000

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Civil Engineering

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