Utah Traffic Engineer

WHO IS AVENUE:

Avenue Consultants is an award-winning, multi-discipline consulting firm that has successfully delivered a wide range of professional services across the U.S. for over eighteen years. Avenue’s mission is to first, create opportunities for employees and second, create value for clients. We are a proven leader in transportation innovation with numerous evaluations and implementations.

At Avenue, we are a people-first culture, which means that our team members are our top priority. It takes dedication and commitment to build a professional services practice like Avenue Consultants, and we could only accomplish this by attracting and retaining the best in our industry. We are highly collaborative, focused on open and honest communication, forward-thinking, and we show mutual respect and genuine care for others. To encourage an environment that is collaborative and where employees have a true opportunity for development and growth, we take an unconventional approach where we don’t use job titles and traditional reporting structures.

Our unique approach provides our employees opportunities to work on projects that are challenging and provide growth opportunities. Our commitment is to never lose sight of our focus on an environment where our employees are valued and challenged, which is why our people and culture continue to be key to Avenue’s strategic goals.

WHY CHOOSE THIS AVENUE:

We appreciate your time in considering Avenue Consultants! Our primary objective in the interview process is to first determine if there is an alignment of interests. Second, we want to make sure you fit within our culture, and that our culture is something you want to be a part of.

We review every resume; we want to hear about your accomplishments and how you achieved them. You can even send us some samples of your work. We appreciate people with diverse professional backgrounds. Our interviews start with getting to know you as a person. We’ll want to talk about why you are excited about our industry and where you feel that you can thrive in our company. Then we’ll worry about the technical stuff.

Avenue offers competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) matching
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance

POSITION SUMMARY:

Avenue’s Traffic, Research, and Development team is growing their team. The Traffic Engineer has a critical role in supporting transportation planning and traffic operations projects with tasks including traffic counts, analysis, signal timing support, and preparing reports and memos.

JOB DUTIES:

• Performing traffic analysis using various software tools, including Cube, Synchro, TruTraffic, VISSIM
• Performing data and statistical analyses
• Developing and implementing traffic signal timing plans
• Developing recommendations for Maintenance of Traffic requirements for construction projects
• Collecting traffic data via on-site methods or from online data repositories, such as Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), ClearGuide, and freeway Performance Measurement System
• Performing field observations of traffic conditions and the operation of traffic control devices
• Performing traffic engineering studies, such as traffic signal warrant studies, left-turn studies, speed studies, pedestrian studies, reduced speed area studies, and passing zones studies
• Effectively summarizing and communicating data, processes, and analysis results
• Perform other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred

Skills

• Good communication skills with the capability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• A strong interest in traffic operations
• Capable of analyzing and interpreting traffic data
• Willingness to learn, provide feedback, and receive feedback
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Proficient with traffic analysis software packages such as Synchro, VISSIM, and Cube

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE

At Avenue, Care of Others is a core value we regard deeply. We strive to provide a work environment that is respectful to all employees, free from discrimination and harassment. We respect and value applications from people of all backgrounds. Candidates for employment should expect a fair and equitable process in being considered for employment that is non-discriminatory in nature, being based upon merit including experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education.

Avenue Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.