Transportation and Traffic Engineer

Company: Quigg Engineering Inc.
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

ABOUT USQuigg Engineering Inc. (QEI) is a lucrative multi-disciplined engineering and surveying firm servicing both private and public sectors in Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, and Florida. We are a certified DBE/MBE community-oriented consulting firm specializing in transportation, design, surveying, structures, construction inspection and special studies from small to mid-sized to large residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional construction and development projects. We pride ourselves in providing top-tier solutions for our clients by offering expert solutions and innovative strategies to foster our client's objectives. We are seeking a dynamic Transportation and Traffic Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis.We appreciate teamwork here at QEI. You would be joining a vibrant company comprised of over 100 employees in six states, each one a valuable member of the QEI team. By joining our team, you will be granted first-hand access to or resources as well as training and skills enhancement training within the scope of engineering, planning and design. You will be supported and encouraged and offered mentorship as well as the opportunities you need to flourish and enjoy your career to its fullest potential.ABOUT THE ROLEBased in Chicago, IL, the successful candidate would provide traffic and transportation expertise, quality management, design, and technical services to our private and public sector clients. We are seeking a professional with traffic analysis, modeling, and simulation program experience. This position will require some degree of require project management, monitoring budgets and time constraints.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and manage field work such as site investigations, traffic data collection and existing transportation conditions
• Draft conceptual and functional design for all types of transportation infrastructure, including streets
• Contribute to work analysis and design including pavement markings, signage, traffic management and detour plans utilizing appropriate standards and analysis tools/techniques
• Freeway and corridor operational evaluation using state-of-the-art software
• Perform a number of studies including traffic impact studies, safety studies, signal timing and optimization studies, transit studies and non-motorized studies, planning and forecasting studies
• Conduct transportation demand forecasting at the corridor and neighborhood level
• PS&E for roadway design
• Effectively advise and consult clients as well as curate proposals while remaining attuned to the objective of the client
• Project management and m budgets and time constraints
• Perform historical and record searches from requisite governing bodies
• Ensure proper adherence to company standards of procedureQUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering from an accredited institution/program
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field
  • Basic familiarity with MUTCD, AASHTO geometric design, Highway Capacity Manual, Highway Safety Manual, Trip Generation, and Urban Design Guidelines
  • Knowledge of discipline-specific software including Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM, and MicroStation
  • Completion of fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
  • Familiarity with all relevant local highway/transport standards and requirements
  • Comfortable working in rough to moderate outdoor terrain of all types and in most outdoor weather (winter and summer) conditions
  • Proficient technical writing skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to assess clients' needs and offer proposals for client review
  • Ability to work within set procedure and policy to ensure the privacy protocols and standard operating procedures are adhered to at all times
  • Enthusiastic and dynamic character who works well in a team setting with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsWHAT WE OFFER
    • Coverage for relocations costs of up to $2,000
    • Signing bonus of up to 10% of salary, subject to certain terms and conditions
    • Competitive compensation with optimized health benefits, 401K and paid vacation
    • Flexibility for a great work life balance
    • Comprehensive training and mentorship on an ongoing basis with career growth opportunities
    • A friendly and diverse work environment with supportive colleagues and leadership team
    • Professional autonomy -QEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage people of any ethnicity, religion, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or disability to apply. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

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