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Senior Staff Engineer - Traffic Engineering
Company Info
Mackin Engineering Company
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Phone:
4127880472
Web Site:
https://www.mackinengineering.com/
Company Profile
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Title:
Senior Staff Engineer - Traffic Engineering
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Salary:
$69,000 - $96,600
Job ID:
69669
col-wide
Job Description:
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing traffic engineering services and support for projects by performing the following duties, either personally or through subordinates.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties
Provide traffic engineering support in response to department needs, including but not limited to, traffic signal design, roadway lighting design, signing and pavement marking plans, development of permanent and temporary traffic control plans, traffic operations and capacity analysis, traffic impact studies, traffic forecasting and modelling, safety studies, transportation planning studies, and highway occupancy permits
Lead the development of reports, calculations, and drawings for projects
Utilize various design software/tools for traffic analysis for a variety of conditions
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of industry codes, standards, and computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
Review work, train, and mentor less experienced engineers and designers
Conduct field views to determine location of utilities, measure percent of grades, observe speed limits, and other critical design factors
Assist with statements of interest, technical proposals, and price proposals as needed
Conduct ATR and manual traffic counts in the field
Ability to work with advanced analysis and systems
Adhere to project schedules and budgets and keep PMs aware of issues
Ability/knowledge to check the work of other designers and senior engineers; oversight of less experienced team members (where applicable)
Ability to accept assignments of increased complexity
Communicate effectively at a high level with engineers and non-engineers
Ability to express both technical and non-technical issues and ideas clearly
Demonstrate time management and staying on budget
Coordinate and complete field inspections, as needed
Maintain billability percentage set by supervisor/leadership
Supports internal departments with traffic engineering services required to execute projects
Non-Essential Duties
Participate in professional engineering society conferences
Contribute and serve on an engineering committee and/or subcommittee
Participate in research and development opportunities and projects
Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, client relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
Contribute to the overall success of Mackin by supporting internal departments, providing exemplary service to clients, and striving to meet on-going initiatives to grow and develop the company
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
System or Specialized Knowledge
To perform this job successfully, an individual MIGHT have knowledge of:
AutoCAD/MicroStation (preferred, not required)
SimTraffic
Highway Capacity Software (HCS)
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
PennDOT Design Manuals and Publications
Deltek Ajera
Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Computers, Printers, and Electronics
Skills
Basic Skills
- Critical Thinking, Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning
Social/Problem Solving Skills
- Coordination, Persuasion, Social Perceptiveness, Problem Solving
Technical/System Skills
- Trouble Shooting, Resource Management, Judgment and Decision Making
Desktop Computer Skills
- Databases, Internet Navigation, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Research
Education and/or Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Years of Experience:
Minimum of 10+ years experience in the engineering field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Education:
BA or BS Degree required
Degree or Formal Training:
Civil Engineering or a related discipline
License, Certificate or Registration:
PE in Pennsylvania or the ability to get one is required (Ohio, Maryland, and West Virginia are a plus); PTOE, PTP and PMP certifications are not required but are a plus
Company Benefits
Roth & Traditional 401(k) - All fees paid for by Mackin
Immediate Vesting of Funds
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
8 Company Paid Holidays
Company Match of 50% of 1
st
5%, then 25% of next 10% - An equivalent 5% match when you contribute 15%
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurances
Paid Time Off (i.e., Vacation & Sick Leave)
Educational Assistance, Disability Insurances, and more
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mackin is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, Mackin complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Valuing the contributions of a diverse workforce, Mackin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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