AECOM · 1 hour ago
Senior Traffic Engineer – Supervising Traffic Engineer
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead traffic studies, provide specialized technical input, and mentor junior engineers while working on multimodal transportation projects in California.
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Responsibilities
Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team
Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others
Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects
Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package
Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings
Prepares technical specification sections
Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
Lead traffic studies for projects in California and support West Coast regional projects as needed
Caltrans experience required
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to discuss projects with co-workers, clients, regulatory agency staff, AECOM staff, and the public in meetings and at public events, as well as write concise and readable technical reports and documents
Relevant experience in transportation planning, modeling, and engineering for multimodal transportation projects
Support a wide range of planning and preliminary engineering projects for roadways, freeways, transit systems, managed lanes, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities
Assist project managers on various projects involving transportation plans, traffic safety, and public involvement, and the overall preparation of CEQA and NEPA compliance documents. Experience with FHWA, state, and local transportation planning, traffic, and environmental processes
Must be highly self-motivated with the ability to successfully multi-task, perform detail-oriented work, work independently, and demonstrate effective time management skills
Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures
Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving design calculations, analysis, value engineering, writing technical specifications, and project cost estimates
Propose approaches to solve new problems encountered, apply innovative design solutions, and implement current technology to meet project design needs
Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to entry-level/junior engineers or technicians to help them improve their technical skills
Perform work in accordance with agreed-upon budgets and schedules with little supervision
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office programs and other relevant software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and preferably Project)
Skilled in traffic simulation/modeling software, including Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, and other platforms utilized by local agencies in California
Must be highly self-motivated with the ability to successfully multi-task, perform detail-oriented work, work independently, demonstrate effective time management skills, and consistently deliver high-quality deliverables
Qualification
Required
BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Certified Engineer (PE/TE/PTOE) license in California, or the ability to obtain the license within 6 months
Caltrans experience required
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to discuss projects with co-workers, clients, regulatory agency staff, AECOM staff, and the public in meetings and at public events, as well as write concise and readable technical reports and documents
Relevant experience in transportation planning, modeling, and engineering for multimodal transportation projects
Support a wide range of planning and preliminary engineering projects for roadways, freeways, transit systems, managed lanes, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities
Assist project managers on various projects involving transportation plans, traffic safety, and public involvement, and the overall preparation of CEQA and NEPA compliance documents
Experience with FHWA, state, and local transportation planning, traffic, and environmental processes
Must be highly self-motivated with the ability to successfully multi-task, perform detail-oriented work, work independently, and demonstrate effective time management skills
Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures
Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving design calculations, analysis, value engineering, writing technical specifications, and project cost estimates
Propose approaches to solve new problems encountered, apply innovative design solutions, and implement current technology to meet project design needs
Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to entry-level/junior engineers or technicians to help them improve their technical skills
Perform work in accordance with agreed-upon budgets and schedules with little supervision
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office programs and other relevant software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and preferably Project)
Skilled in traffic simulation/modeling software, including Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, and other platforms utilized by local agencies in California
Must be highly self-motivated with the ability to successfully multi-task, perform detail-oriented work, work independently, demonstrate effective time management skills, and consistently deliver high-quality deliverables
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
8+ years of relevant experience
Experience with traffic engineering projects and clients on the West Coast (California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada)
Experience with ITS or emerging technology projects and clients on the West Coast (California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada)
Experience in business development activities, including preparing project proposals and firm marketing
Experience and familiarity with traffic operational analysis, including traffic projections, analysis, and simulation; traffic safety analysis; traffic signal warrants; traffic signal and pedestrian crossing control system analysis and design
Experience and familiarity with ITS and technology projects following the systems engineering process and local client requirements
The right balance of management and technical skills, and experience serving internal and external clients
Familiarity with or knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, Synchro, VISSIM, or other similar applications
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
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