Traffic Design Engineer

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

This is a position for a transportation engineer with 2 or more years of relevant experience to work on public and private sector traffic and highway engineering projects.  Typical projects include feasibility studies and preliminary and final design of construction projects.  Duties would include the following:

• Prepare highway and intersection improvement plans including computing vertical and horizontal geometrics
• Prepare traffic signal, pavement marking, signing, lighting, and maintenance of traffic plans
• Perform data collection
• Perform traffic analyses
• Prepare traffic and safety studies
• Prepare quantity and cost estimates
• Prepare written reports

The most qualified candidate will possess the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Familiarity with standard references such as the AASHTO Green Book, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the Highway Safety Manual and the Highway Capacity Manual
• Familiarity with MSHA, DelDOT, VDOT, DDOT and/or Maryland County/City design standards and guidelines
• Computer skills including training in CADD (MICROSTATION, OPEN ROADS, GEOPAK), HCS, SYNCHRO/SIM-TRAFFIC, Vistro, VISSIM, SIDRA, VISUAL, AGi32, Microsoft WORD and Microsoft EXCEL
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required: • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-Accredited Program• Proficiency in required design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, or Revit.• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.• Good communication and technical writing skills.• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:• Ability to maintain required certifications

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred: • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.