About the role

Transportation/Traffic Engineering Associate at Michael Baker International. Assisting Civil Engineers with preparation of transport plans and traffic engineering analyses in Virginia.

Responsibilities

Assist Civil Engineers and Project Managers with the preparation of transportation plans, traffic engineering analyses, and transportation studies.
Collaborate with transportation staff to provide traffic support for corridor studies, environmental documents, roadway design projects and design-build projects.
Involved in the development of traffic forecasts and traffic analyses; including the organization of data collection, field investigations, calculations, operational and safety analyses, preparation of report tables/figures and report writing.
Coordinate with Roadway Design group with recommendations of geometric operational improvements and prepare conceptual designs of recommended project alternatives.
Conducting technical analyses for operations, safety, and transportation planning studies.
Preparing technical reports.
Preparing transportation-related plans (traffic signals, signing and pavement marking, intelligent transportation systems, roadway lighting and traffic control) and graphics.
Collecting field data, traffic counts, and other research.
Preparing quantities and construction cost estimates.
Traveling to job sites for site visits, data collection, and meetings, as required.
Providing technical support for meetings.
Other duties as directed by senior staff.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic/Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field required.
Minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant professional experience; possession of a master's degree in a pertinent discipline may substitute for up to one year of experience.
Prior experience leading or contributing to VDOT projects is essential, with a strong understanding of VDOT policies, procedures, and project delivery expectations
Proficiency with traffic analysis software (HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic) utilized in planning and design applications.
Solid working knowledge of industry-standard analysis methodologies and development criteria or concepts.
Demonstrated excellence in technical writing, with the ability to prepare documentation using Microsoft Office.
Experience with MicroStation is preferred.
Familiarity with AGi32 Lighting Design Software and prior involvement in developing lighting design plans are highly desirable.
Experience in VISSIM simulation software preferred