Traffic Engineer 2

Description Join the Creighton Manning team, a GAI Consultants Company... Are you looking for a collaborative work environment where you can work on exciting and vital transportation projects that transform your community, where each person is valued and work-life balance is key? If so, come join our growing, multidisciplinary team of engineers based in the greater NY Capital Region and Lower Hudson Valley. This is an exceptional opportunity for personal and career growth through exposure to a wide range of design projects, interaction with highly skilled and motivated colleagues, and team-based training. With over 50 years of experience in NY's Capital Region and adjacent areas, our team provides expertise in civil engineering, surveying, and construction inspection- serving public and private clients across 4 main markets: transportation, municipal, land development, and energy. Come be part of a winning team that leads in excellence, has received 16 different industry awards and accolades for engineering work over the last 7 years across various NY counties, and has been chosen as a 2023 Best Place to Work by the Albany Business Review and a Top Workplace for 4 of the last 7 years by the Times Union, the top news organization in NY's Capital Region. About This Position: We are seeking a qualified Engineer with 6 years of experience to become a part of our growing Traffic Engineering and Planning Group for our Albany, White Plains, or Poughkeepsie Offices. Our traffic engineers work on various projects and interact with transportation planners, highway engineers, transit professionals, structure engineers, and our construction inspection staff. Responsibilities include: Leading or preparing traffic impact and safety studies Leading the traffic evaluation for multi-modal transportation planning projects Evaluations of existing and proposed transportation improvements Developing roadway, trail and sidewalk designs Intersection design and layout including roundabouts and traffic signals Checking design calculations prepared by others Preparation of construction contract documents Project coordination, report writing and estimating Direct coordination with clients Essential Job Functions: Proficiency in traffic engineering and modeling software (Synchro and Vissim) Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work in part of a bigger project. Plan and conduct work requiring some judgment and independent evaluation. Apply standard technology and procedures. Conduct analysis choosing appropriate applications. Anticipate bigger project objectives Complete intermediate and limited complex engineering assignments Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments. Responsible for report writing for basic projects and some intermediate projects. Project engineer of basic projects - staffing, scope, schedule, budget. Assume client relations for routine basic projects. Provide some delegation and supervision of Assistant and Junior Engineers and Technicians. Receive direction on technical guidance for complex problems. Applied knowledge of NACTO, MUTCD, ADA, and relevant state DOT design requirements. Strong analytical, writing, and public speaking skills Job R equirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent. Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure a plus. 6 years of experience in a similar engineering role required. MicroStation, AutoCAD, ESRI ArchGIS, Synchro, Vissim, or Adobe Illustrator skills are a plus. An active member of a professional practice organization. General Characteristics Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area. Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. Applies leadership and teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs. Minimum Years of Experience 6+ Education B.S. or M.S. Engineering Certification/Licensure Professional Engineer (P.E.) License Technical Responsibilities Designs a complete project, system, component, or process. Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents. Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data. Begins to develop and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance. Project and Task Management Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff. Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work. Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments. Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects. Management Responsibility Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products. Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments. Communication Skills Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Here's what employees say about working at Creighton Manning: Very solid company...understands the mix of life and work, and does not interfere with that. Mix of young and old within the company...lots of growth potential. Flexible schedules -they care about keeping employees happy, even offering remote work 2 days a week. Highly collaborative work environment, where you will work directly with (and learn from) Project Managers, which doesn't happen at the biggest firms. A lot of projects are once-in-a-career opportunities...many exciting career-defining projects...big bridge replacements and rotaries - projects that have real positive community impact. The Company culture is great, everyone is looking out for each other. Comprehensive, People-Centered Benefits for Total Wellness: Excellent, competitive pay based on experience and qualifications Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options Flexible work schedule including WFH policy (2 days/week) Discretionary annual employee bonus 401K & Discretionary Profit-Sharing Plan Generous PTO Tuition reimbursement Paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance Paid professional licensing fees Paid membership fees in professional organizations Bonus perks such as summer BBQs, golf outing, holiday party, and free snacks! EXTRAs At Creighton Manning, continuous learning and mentoring are part of our DNA. There are opportunities to advance your career, either on the technical track towards Project Manager or into various corporate leadership positions. Team members get 360 reviews with input from peers and managers, to get a broad picture of their contributions. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Creighton Manning will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Job Category: Project Engineer Traffic Transportation Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Albany Poughkeepsie Westchester Pay Range: Albany, NY: $34/hour - $42/hour Poughkeepsie, NY $36/hour - $45/hour White Plains, NY: $38/hour - $49/hour Pay is based on applicant's ability/experience and will be rated accordingly. Qualifications Education Bachelors of Engineering (required) Experience 6 years: Leading the traffic evaluation for multi-modal transportation planning projects (required) Licenses & Certifications Professional Engineer (required) Driver's License (required)

Created: 2024-10-29