Freese and Nichols is searching for a Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Planning team in one of our Texas offices. This candidate will use their knowledge of the general concepts of civil, transportation, and traffic engineering in developing transportation design and planning solutions.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- The development and design of traffic engineering projects, preparing traffic studies, signal timing plans, operations analyses, microsimulation modeling, and preparing technical reports.
- Preparing project plans and drawings for various projects including traffic signal design and intersection improvements.
- Perform research, obtain traffic data for studies, prepare calculations, and conduct transportation analyses.
- Preparing and collaborating technical activities on assigned projects and managing project budget and schedule.
- Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer.
Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s in civil or transportation engineering
-
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas
-
3+ years of experience
-
Basic experience using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, Synchro, VISSIM and TRANSCAD
-
Familiar with concepts and standards of the MUTCD, HCM and AASHTO Geometric Design
-
Ability to participate and collaborate within a project team setting
-
Self-directed and ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight
-
Solid time and budget management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
-
Strong communication and technical writing skills
Preferred:
-
Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications and design
About Freese and Nichols
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.
We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.
Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.
Join our team of 1,200+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.
#LI-Hybrid
Top Skills
What We Do
Freese and Nichols, Inc. is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the Southwest and Southeast United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, Freese and Nichols plans, designs and manages sustainable water and infrastructure projects. It is the first engineering/architecture firm to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
.jpg)
