Senior Traffic Engineer

Jacobs Senior Traffic Engineer - Tempe, Arizona

Thriving communities. Smarter cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than designing roads and lighting systems; our team leads Traffic and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) designs to improve mobility in the public space. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community, then join us as a Senior Traffic Engineer in Tempe, Arizona.

As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will work in the areas of Traffic Engineering Design including traffic signals, interchange evaluation, roundabouts, signing/pavement marking, MOT; ITS Design including Interconnect design, DMS, and system detection design. On the Traffic Operations side, the areas include traffic operations analysis, safety analysis, and traffic macro/micro modeling.

You will work closely with other team members in delivering traffic engineering projects including:

1. Traffic operational analysis
2. Traffic microsimulation models
3. Roadway design
4. Signal design
5. ITS design
6. Signing and marking
7. Construction traffic control plans

You will develop leadership skills by providing technical direction and mentoring to less experienced personnel. Joining our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in the pursuit of new projects and clients and will participate in planning and budgeting. You will also have the chance to work on exciting and engaging large-scale infrastructure projects and utilize your design expertise to create innovative solutions. Our 'Future of Work' approach will offer you the opportunity to spend time working both in the office and from home. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living.

Minimum Requirements

1. BS in Civil Engineering with a focus in Transportation/Traffic engineering discipline
2. At least 10 years of professional experience on Traffic and ITS design projects
3. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
4. Experience in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates to state and local standards
5. Experience in the preparation of technical reports
6. Previous work experience with DOT and municipalities
7. Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision
8. Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management and thrive in a team environment
9. Demonstrated ability to deliver multiple complex assignments simultaneously
10. Deep knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual, MUTCD, and HSM
11. Proficiency with Traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, DynusT, VISSIM, CORSIM, HCS, HSM)
12. Proficiency in Open Roads Designer (ORD), Microstation, and AutoCAD platforms
13. Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ideally, you’ll also have:

1. Professional Engineer (PE) License in Arizona, or ability to obtain licensure via reciprocity
2. Knowledge of traffic signals and signal systems
3. Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems for DOT and municipal clients
4. Knowledge of National Electrical Code
5. Knowledge of AGi32 or Visual Lighting Software

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.