Traffic Designer

Benesch is a growing multi-disciplined planning engineering and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team youll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and likewise contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they dont meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you dont be so hard on yourselfapply for the job!

Join our growing Traffic team as a Traffic this role you will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. As traffic designer you will perform engineering analysis and supporting calculations / documentation relating to traffic safety and operations. You will prepare traffic design plans involving traffic management during construction permanent signing pavement marking and traffic signals for various municipal and DOT clients. Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply!

This position is available to work from any of our Kansas offices. This includes Overland Park KS Topeka KS Wichita KS or Manhattan KS. Hybrid work schedule is available.

• Participate in collecting and assimilating traffic data for traffic engineering studies.
• Perform capacity analysis using traffic engineering software (Synchro Highway Capacity Software Sidra Vissim) for a variety of studies including intersections interchanges corridor studies and traffic impact studies for developments.
• Conduct traffic safety studies for both municipal and DOT clients.
• Develop geometric alternatives to improve traffic operations and safety under direction of others.
• Develop design plans for traffic management during construction pavement marking signage and traffic signals.
• Organize capacity and safety analysis results to be included in reports to clientele following agency standards.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D MicroStation GIS and Microsoft Office products is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Synchro/Sim Traffic software Highway Capacity Software and other traffic analysis programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written - e-mails project memos reports etc.)
• Detailed and organized individual who thrives in environments that are deadline driven.#LI-MB1

Its simple. We invest in our people not just our projects.

• Career growth thats real with leadership development training and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship hands-on experience and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether youre starting your career or bringing years of experience youll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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At Benesch we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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