Traffic Engineer

HR Green is seeking a Traffic Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD, to join their collaborative transportation team. The role involves conducting studies, traffic analysis, and designing traffic control plans. Candidates should have a relevant degree and two years of experience, with preferred skills in VISSIM and Synchro. HR Green offers a supportive workplace and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing career development and teamwork.
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Summary

This is a great opportunity for a Traffic Engineer to work with a dynamic team on complex transportation projects. Our transportation team puts the end-users first: envisioning solutions, developing designs, building consensus, and constructing the infrastructure that meets the needs of our clients while considering the future. As a part of this team, you will be working side-by-side with knowledgeable engineers, planners, and professionals in an environment that fosters collaboration and career development. If you are looking to work with a company that will provide mentorship, technical guidance and camaraderie, keep reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

What will you be doing?
• Work as part of a team as well as independently in learning, evaluating, and applying engineering principles, standards, and criteria
• Assist in conducting studies, field reviews and site investigations
• Assist in preparing traffic operation analysis, traffic signal timing plans, traffic impact analysis and transportation planning studies
• Utilize various modeling tools for traffic analysis (Synchro, VISSIM, HCS) for a variety of conditions and needs at intersection, along arterial corridors and freeway segments
• Assist in performing road safety assessments, transportation corridor studies, traffic signal warrant studies, speed studies and safety analyses
• Assist in designing work zone traffic control plans, traffic signal design plans and sign and marking design plans
• Utilize transportation databases (such as StreetLight Data or ClearGuide) and/or GIS tools for analysis of transportation systems
• Develop report and supporting documentation
• Performing other duties as assigned

What are we looking for?
• A candidate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited four-year or graduate engineering university in relevant discipline
• A candidate with two plus years of relevant experience
• A candidate with proficient knowledge of office software (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Proficiency in VISSIM and Synchro is preferred
• A candidate with proficient knowledge of traffic signal / ITS design is preferred
• GIS and database management capabilities are a plus

Why join HR Green?
• It’s your chance to join one of the country’s longest-operating engineering firms and a leader in local markets in design engineering and construction with over 700 employees in 19 offices around the nation.
• Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information. https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/benefits/

Compensation Range

$60,600.00 - $95,700.00

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Minnesota Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy Bill Article 7 Section 2. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.