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Job Description:
Principal Traffic Engineer – Transportation Infrastructure
Parsons is now hiring for a Principal Traffic Engineer to lead and support various projects in the US and Canada. We are looking for an Engineer with an affinity for simulating traffic patterns to alleviate congestion and improve safety on major road and highway transportation projects. You should have extensive experience with Synchro and VISSIM. This is a remote position working with both traffic systems design engineering, utilizing Synchro and VISSIM, as well as assisting on multiple other Traffic Engineering assignments.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will perform traffic engineering assignment duties, and will be involved in:
- Traffic Operations Analysis - Experience with Synchro, HCS and VISSIM (required) and their application on freeways, major roads and local roads. In-depth knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual.
- Work directly with clients and other stakeholders, taking the initiative to complete all assignments on time and within budget.
Qualifications:
- BS degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution.
- MS degree with an emphasis in Transportation & traffic engineering highly desirable.
- Experience with hands-on traffic simulation using software programs including Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, and HCS.
- 8+ years or more of experience as a traffic/transportation engineer.
Desired Skills:
- Traffic Signal Design - Experience in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic signal construction.
- Signal Timing - Experience with development and implementation of signal timings, including data collection, and programming of signal timings is a plus.
- Signing and Pavement Marking - Experience in the development of roadway marking and highway signage plans, based on MUTCD and state guidelines, is desirable.
- Proficient working knowledge of, and strong hands-on experience with, major types of technical analyses (including traffic impact analyses, safety studies, signal corridor studies, capacity analyses, signal designs)
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/NoneThis 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:
$96,400.00 - $168,700.00We 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!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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!