Traffic Engineer
Traffic Engineer positions available at Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers, P.A. in Kansas City, Missouri.
To apply, submit resume and cover letter to: Sabin Yanez, Senior Vice President, 1421 E 104 th Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64131 or by email to syanez@cfse.com.
Job Duties: Research, gather traffic data, analyze traffic volume data, analyze traffic crash data, and assist with preparation of traffic engineering studies and reports. Analyze long range plans, survey reports, maps, and other data in order to plan/design projects. Perform trip generation analysis and trip distribution planning for new land-uses for a development. Conduct traffic level-of-service analysis using microsimulation software, create simulated traffic patterns for analysis of new roadway network improvements and connections, and operate traffic gathering equipment. Capable of applying script writing tools for use in big data transportation research projects. Able to apply calculated results from the Highway Safety Manual to assess potential results from implementation of design solutions. Under the guidance of a professional engineer, prepares technical drawings and specifications for transportation projects to ensure that the concept or design meets the owner's needs, is coordinated with other design professionals, and conforms to standards and customer requirements. Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss the existing status of traffic control device compliance and potential engineering solutions. Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning the stages of, and risk analysis for, a project. Estimate transportation project costs. Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering tasks with particular focus areas including geometric alignment of roadways and trails, pavement marking, signage, traffic control, signal design, and pedestrian safety improvements. Assist with review of customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures. Project Manager and/or Partners will be notified immediately of any such issues. Use knowledge of the practical application of engineering science, specifically traffic engineering, and technology to perform all duties and responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent in traffic engineering.