Traffic Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Traffic Engineer in our growing Traffic/ITS Group in Westlake, TX. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, MOT, pavement, utilities, drainage, roadway, rail, traffic, and materials disciplines. This infrastructure design group is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects. 
 
As an experienced Traffic Engineer, you will be leading and mentoring early-career engineers/designers and collaborating with our other design centers to provide traffic engineering expertise and design for design/build and other alternative delivery projects across North America. 

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design Build/Alternative Delivery team are driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects to manage their multi-disciplined design teams to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. They analyze problems, determine root causes, and resolve design issues before they impact schedule and budget. Particularly on large design-build projects, clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best design practices for all projects that we support.

Our participation leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We provide training, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This role will be based out of our Westlake, TX location. We offer relocation assistance for candidates outside of the area. 

Responsibilities

Lead / perform preliminary- to final-design tasks – in two or more of the following traffic engineering sub-disciplines – for North America projects through coordination with multi-disciplinary design teams: Traffic operations and safety
Traffic signal design
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design
Tolling systems design & integration
Signing and pavement markings
Roadway lighting/electrical design

Lead interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible.

Will be involved in the technical production and delivery of all traffic components for North America projects through coordination with multiple design teams.

Analyze and evaluate complex design and construction phasing plans to formulate effective traffic engineering strategies, and to ensure compliance with the feasibility and safety requirements.
Lead project technical meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues
Sign and seal final design of project traffic elements such as traffic signals, signing and striping, ITS, and illumination plans 

Opportunities to supervise, mentor and evaluate junior and entry level staff's production and delivery of project reports, plans, specifications and estimates for traffic portions of Infrastructure projects. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering. An emphasis in traffic engineering is desirable. 

Minimum of 6 years of transportation project experience in North America, performing similar traffic design functions as outlined above.

Professional Engineer licensure required. PTOE is recommended

Demonstrable knowledge and experience in two or more of the following Traffic subdisciplines: Traffic operations and safety
Traffic signal design
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design
Tolling systems design & integration
Signing and pavement markings
Roadway lighting/electrical design

 Working knowledge and experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer (ORD) or AutoCAD / Civil 3D platforms

Skills in traffic simulation / modeling software including Synchro/SimTraffic, Vissim, TransModeler, HCS, and similar platforms are desirable #LI-MD1

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance 

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.