Traffic Project Engineer

As a recognized leader in engineering planning and design services BETA Group Inc delivers transformative transportation solutions across the Northeast. With a legacy of technical excellence innovation and integrity we are proud of the communities that we help build in meaningful sustainable ways. We are seeking to add a detail-oriented and experienced Traffic Project Engineer to join our growing team.

As a Traffic Project Engineer youll play a key role in solving complex traffic challenges and enhancing mobility across urban suburban and rural communities. Youll have the opportunity to influence every phase from conceptual planning to final design and construction support. The ideal candidate will support a variety of projects; from corridor studies and signal design to traffic impact assessments and multimodal analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile initiatives that improve safety reduce congestion and support smart growth in the New England addition to technical responsibilities this role includes mentoring and supporting junior engineering staff fostering a culture of learning and professional growth within the team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct traffic engineering analyses including capacity signal timing crash analysis and level-of-service evaluations using industry-standard tools (e.g. Synchro VISSIM SIDRA HCS)
• Develop traffic control signal and signing/striping plans in accordance with local state and federal guidelines (MUTCD AASHTO MassDOT/ConnDOT/RIDOT etc.)
• Prepare technical reports traffic impact studies and documentation for public and agency review
• Coordinate with DOTs MPOs and municipalities on permitting approvals and stakeholder engagement
• Uphold QA/QC processes
• Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in traffic operations safety and intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural highway environmental and structural engineers
• Apply your technical expertise and support during project development permitting bidding and construction phases
• Uphold project schedules budgets and deliverables under the guidance of a project manager
• Conduct site inspections prepare technical reports and liaise with municipal agencies contractors and stakeholders
• Act as a professional ambassador for BETA cultivating and sustaining client relationships
• Assist with proposal development and business development initiatives as needed
• Mentor junior staff and support quality assurance/quality control efforts

Preferred location is BETAs Worcester office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.

Growth Opportunities:

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
• Leads to potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management

Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field
• 5 to 10 years of related engineering experience in traffic studies signal design intersection and corridor analysis traffic modeling/simulation and development of traffic control plans
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Proficient with AutoCAD softwares Synchro and SimTraffic
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with MUTCD AASHTO DOT design requirements
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway sidewalk and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• OSHA Certifications (OSHA 10-Construction OSHA 40-HAZWOPER OSHA Confined Space Entry etc)
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
• IMSA Traffic Inspection Certification
• Vissim

About BETA:

BETA Group Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation traffic structural civil/site and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical Dental Vision and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Engagement Program
• 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.