Senior Traffic Engineer

Application Deadline: 22 February 2025

Department: Traffic, Research, and Development (TRD)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. George, UT

Description

Avenue’s Traffic, Research, and Development team is growing our St. George office. As with all opportunities at Avenue, we are interested in applicants even if they are shy a couple years of the preferred experience. We strive to match employees’ job duties to what they enjoy working on. This may also include leading and managing depending on experience. For purposes of job postings, we have included some broad typical job duties below that will be supported and/or led based on experience.

Job Duties

• Performing traffic analysis using various software tools, including Cube, Synchro, Tru-Traffic, VISSIM
• Performing data and statistical analyses
• Developing and implementing traffic signal timing plans
• Developing recommendations of Maintenance of Traffic requirements for construction projects
• Collecting traffic data via on-site methods or from online data repositories, such as Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), ClearGuide, and freeway Performance Measurement System
• Performing field observations of traffic conditions and the operation of traffic control devices
• Performing traffic engineering studies, such as traffic signal warrant studies, left-turn studies, speed studies, pedestrian studies, reduced speed area studies, and passing zones studies
• Effectively summarizing and communicating data, processes, and analysis results
• Perform other duties as assigned and experience allows

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field preferred
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required
• 8+ years experience preferred

 Skills

• Good communication skills with the capability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• A strong interest in in traffic operations
• Capable of analyzing and interpreting traffic data
• Willingness to learn, provide feedback, and receive feedback
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite, especially Excel
• Proficient with traffic analysis software packages such as Synchro, Vissim, and Cube

 Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing

Benefits

Avenue offers competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Generous PTO & paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
• FSA & HSA options
• 401(k) matching
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance