Sr. Traffic Design Engineer

Overview
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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.
Benefits 2023
KCI is currently ranked #48 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.
KCI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in part of a major project or in total project of moderate scope. Design and preparation of construction drawings for various traffic projects preferred. Signal or bikeway design.
• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features; such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in the speciality area and a good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialists.
• Good problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills are required.
• A solid background of reliability, commitment to task and project completion and success is required
• Experience with Synchro/Sim Traffic, PTV Vistro, and/or HCS software preferred
• Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, and NACTO standards.
• Experience with Microstation and/or AutoCAD.
• PE or ability to obtain PE within one year is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Appropriate graduate level work is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 - 8 years of professional experience.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Performance Expectations

• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
• Complete other duties as required/assigned
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(80-85% typical)
• Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
• Compare field data to base plan
• Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for review and approval
• Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval
• Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job
• Review and approve shop drawings
• Complete Annual Individual Training Program

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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.