Traffic Engineer Planner

We are seeking a Traffic Engineer Planner to join Ricondo’s team of talented aviation consultants in our Alexandria, Virginia, office. Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. Our firm provides strategic planning services to airports across the United States and around the world, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services.
As a Traffic Engineer Planner, you will work both independently and in collaboration with our diverse team of airport landside professionals. You will also have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and expertise by participating in diverse aviation projects. No two airports are the same, and no two projects are alike, so if you are a problem solver and lifelong learner, join our team and grow with us!
The Traffic Engineer Planner is responsible for performing entry-level professional planning and support for technical studies and analyses related to airport landside facilities planning with an emphasis on access and circulation roadways, curbside roadways, ground transportation, parking facilities, general landside planning, and quantitative analysis.
The ideal candidate has relevant technical experience gained from education, training, and work experience in engineering, transportation planning, traffic engineering, roadway design, or related fields.
Core Responsibilities

• Analysis of airport roadways, curbside, parking facilities, and other airport landside components.
• Performing traffic operations and capacity analysis using both static and dynamic (simulation) methodologies for existing and future airport conditions.
• Developing roadway planning-level design plans, specifications, and parking layout plans.
• Collects data and performs research in support of airport planning studies.
• Consult with fellow employees and senior staff concerning the compilation, interpretation, and presentation of research data for airport planning studies.
• Prepares draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others as well as individual efforts.
• Assists in developing, formatting, publishing, and distributing tables, charts, manuals, and maps that deal with existing and proposed airport planning studies.
• Provides advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport planning studies.
• Develops and maintains electronic data sets, files, runs, and troubleshoots existing programs.
• Responds to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients, organizations, various agencies, and the public.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as civil engineering, transportation planning, or other engineering or related discipline
• 0-3 years of experience in airport planning or related field
• Possesses a familiarity with the aviation industry or a willingness to learn and grow within.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to support Ricondo’s global project portfolio.
• The ability to research, develop, organize, and analyze information, as well as to formulate effective recommendations.
• The ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and information, both verbally and in writing.
• Capability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and officials from other agencies.

Technical Skills

• Technical experience with one or more traffic issues facing airports, such as roadways, curbsides, parking, rail, and commercial ground facilities.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools, including statistical, spreadsheet, database, simulation, and spatial/graphical analysis applications (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, InfraWorks 360, Vissim, Vistro, and Synchro).
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Additional Preferred Technical Skills

• Master’s degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as engineering or transportation planning.
• Basic knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research for airports

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated: initiative to identify creative and technically sound solutions.
• Detail-oriented: in analytic and technical writing assignments, the ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences and to edit for consistency and grammar.
• Proactive and effective communicator: excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and clients.
• Highly organized: plan and prioritize work assignments and demonstrate ability to manage concurrent assignments with different teams.

Competitive Benefits Package

•  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
•  401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match depending on company performance
•  100% Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
•  Generous paid time-off program for sick leave and vacation time
•  Company-paid holidays
•  Tuition reimbursement program
•  Professional certification, licensure, and association membership funding
•  Professional conferences and seminars
•  On-demand access to training (Cornerstone eLearning)
•  Internal workshops and webinars
•  Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
•  Life insurance (survivor benefits)
•  Team member referral bonus program
•  Spend accounts (medical and dependent care)
•  Transit commuter benefit (based upon location)

The base pay range for this role is $55,631 to $83,447. The base salary range/hourly rate established for a job offer is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills.
Our Team
Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 30 years. Our team of nearly 150 consultants represents the brightest and most well-respected professionals in aviation today, working together to meet our clients’ needs with ideas, expertise, and transformative solutions. Our team consists of 12 dedicated landside professionals, primarily based in our Alexandria office in the heart of Old Town. Join our talented team to advance your career and help shape the built airport environment. We strive to be a responsible business that adheres to high legal, moral, and ethical professional standards. Our pride is our people, as evidenced by our highly competitive benefits. We are committed to equality, diversity, cross-disciplinary training, and staff development. We emphasize quality and accountability in a respectful, collaborative, and congenial environment.
Ricondo is an equal opportunity employer.