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Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field
• Minimum four years of experience as a Transportation Engineer
• Master's degree in engineering may substitute for one year of experience
• Requires experience with Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM and CORSIM
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Valid driver's license
Skills Utilized/Developed:
• Skilled traffic operations modeler with proven project experience
• Self-starter who is able to set priorities, communicate well and who can perform as a technical specialist
• Ability to independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications
• Ability to carry out complex assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures
• Good written and oral communication skills are required to successfully interact with the client, other consultants and URS staff
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
Job Description:
URS Corporation is recruiting for a Transportation Engineer to provide engineering consulting services in Tallahassee, Florida. This position's primary focus is on traffic analyses and forecasts related to existing and future roadway facilities.
Working on a team of engineers, planners, and GIS staff, the position will:
• Review signal timing plans and design
• Review roadway design plans for operational issues
• Model traffic operations in VISSIM and CORSIM
• Participate in transportation planning assignments including micro-simulation, travel demand forecasting, corridor studies, safety studies, traffic studies and interchange justification/modification reports
• Convert travel demand modeling results to Design Hour Volumes (DHV) and turning movements for analysis
• Translate traffic engineering and travel demand modeling concepts and analysis results for preparation of graphics by others
• Prepare Traffic Technical Memorandums in support of Project Development and Environment (PD&E) studies
• Prepare Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESAL) for design projects
• Collect traffic data in the field when needed (signal timing, queuing, speed and delay)
• Coordinate with other technical disciplines including conceptual design, traffic operations, and right of way
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to those listed above.
Do the best work of your life! URS is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world. The Company offers a broad range of planning, engineering and architectural design, environmental, construction, program and construction management, systems integration, operations and maintenance, management and a wide range of specialized technical services for the U.S. federal government, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and other multinational corporations. We provide services for transportation, hazardous waste, industrial infrastructure and process, petrochemical, general building, water/wastewater, military facilities and equipment platforms, and defense and security programs.
URS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party agencies or recruiters. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to hiring managers. All resumes must be submitted by the applicant to be considered for a position at URS.
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