Sr. Transportation / Traffic Engineer
Company: Avcon
Location: Orlando
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
As part of a design team or independently, the primary
responsibilities of the Engineer will be to manage the planning and
design of traffic elements associated with transportation and
development projects. Duties may include preparation of traffic
studies, design of traffic signalization, signing & pavement
marking, maintenance of traffic and ITS/Fiber design.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS(may include but are not limited to):
Prepare traffic studies associated with land development projects,
school projects or roadway improvement projects with the assistance
of junior staff.
Study elements would include:
Trip Generation.
Traffic Growth Projections.
Roadway Capacity Computations.
Intersection Operational Analysis using traffic simulation
software, such as SYNCHRO.
Update of Regional Traffic Models as needed to support project
specific studies.
Coordination of traffic counts and use of on-line systems such as
Streetlight.
Manage Traffic Warrant Studies with the assistance of junior
staff.
Perform Roundabout Analysis.
Perform Intersection Control Evaluations.
Perform Crash Analysis Reports.
Prepare project layouts to assist in the implementation of the
recommendations of the traffic report or study.
Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work; works
on multiple projects of small to moderate size or portions of major
projects using time efficiently to stay within budget and deliver
on time.
Prepare Signalization Plans.
Prepared Signing and Pavement Marking Plans.
Assist with Business Development for new traffic related
assignments and with roadway projects that naturally include
traffic elements.
Attend community meetings related to traffic studies / impacts.
Review Roadway Plans prepared by AVCON Staff to ensure the traffic
recommendations have been implemented.
Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally
be necessary with little or no advanced notice.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
10+ years of experience.
Working knowledge of SYNCHRO, required.
Working knowledge of ITS design, desired.
Working knowledge of MicroStation and Bentley GEOPAK Civil
Engineering Suite V8i, desired.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, desired.
Working knowledge of Civil 3D, desired.
Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels
of employees, management, and clients.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines,
and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentially and protect privileged client
information and documents appropriately.
Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office
environment under pressure of heavy deadlines.
Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar,
punctuation, and vocabulary.
LICENSURE
Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving
record.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE), preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no immediate supervisory responsibilities associated with
this position. Although the Engineer may direct other staff to
assist in preparation of plans, studies and reports, with the goal
of creating a traffic group with staff reporting to this
position.
ENVIRONMENT
Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable
office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an
outdoor environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to
sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required
to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with
hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10)
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color
vision, and ability to adjust focus.
TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to
utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not
limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety
glasses and shields, safety shoes, covers, and helmets/hoods.
DISCLAIMER
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to
assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any
time.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or
genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies
with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment at every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and
training.
AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on
race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, national origin, age, genetic information,
disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the
ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result
in discipline up to and including discharge.
Founded in 1988, AVCON, INC. (AVCON)is a Florida-based,
full-service engineering and planning firm specializing in
transportation, facilities, development, and aviation projects. As
a growing firm, AVCON continually looks for talented engineers in
the civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
AVCON has a staff of over 80 professionals and is headquartered in
Orlando, Florida with regional offices in Niceville, Florida and
Charlotte, North Carolina. AVCON has been ranked as one of Central
Florida's largest engineering firms by the Orlando Business Journal
consecutively since 2007.
AVCON's projects include facility master plans; pavement evaluation
and design; power distribution, building lighting, and electrical
systems design; security and low-voltage electrical design;
airfield lighting and navigational aids evaluation and design;
airport hangar and terminal developments; traffic assessments and
roadway design; utility coordination and design; drainage and
stormwater improvements; residential and commercial site planning
and design; HVAC, pluming, and fire protection design; and
structural inspections and design.
AVCON prides itself on partnering with clients, colleagues, and
peers in Transforming Today's Ideas into Tomorrow's Reality.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that AVCON does not
accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AVCON will
not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or
recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume
or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AVCON
explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s)
without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any
unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers,
are deemed to be the property of AVCON.
Job LocationsUS-FL-Orlando
ID 1645
of Openings 1
Category Engineering
Keywords: Avcon, Orlando , Sr. Transportation / Traffic Engineer, Engineering , Orlando, Florida
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