A Day In The Life
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Salary Breakdown
Transportation Engineers
Average
$87,240
ANNUAL
$41.94
HOURLY
Entry Level
$60,820
ANNUAL
$29.24
HOURLY
Mid Level
$78,690
ANNUAL
$37.83
HOURLY
Expert Level
$126,580
ANNUAL
$60.85
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Transportation Engineers
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Engineering
Associate's Degree
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Engineering
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Engineering
Associate's Degree
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Engineering
Associate's Degree
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Engineering
Associate's Degree
Current Available & Projected Jobs
Transportation Engineers
Top Expected Tasks
Transportation Engineers
01
Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
02
Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems, such as airports, commuter trains, highways, streets, bridges, drainage structures, or roadway lighting.
03
Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.
04
Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.
05
Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.
06
Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.
07
Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety.
08
Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.
09
Estimate transportation project costs.
10
Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Transportation Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Mathematical Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
Job Opportunities
Transportation Engineers
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Lead Engineering Technician - GIS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci, AZ 85540Posted about 2 hoursLead Engineering Technician - GIS
Requisition ID: 132415
Location:
Morenci, AZ, US, 85540
Category: Engineering Services
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Why You Should Apply For This Job:
_At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career._ **_Apply Today! _**
**Where You Will Work**
Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.
Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website (https://www.morencitown.com/dining) to learn more.
**Description**
Under general supervision, plans and assists with multiple engineering projects, including instrument installation, maintenance, calibration, layout and design, new product evaluation, hazard identification and communication in support of Mine Engineering group.
+ Train and mentor new engineers and technicians.
+ Organize and manages the installation, troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of instrumentation that includes the review and recommendation of new or enhanced monitoring equipment.
+ Oversee the safe execution of field activities and projects by vendors and contractors.
+ Perform as Engineer backup as required (tasks may vary depending on support required).
+ Work directly with vendors and contractors in the support of data collection and interpretation of data.
+ Operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and LiDAR scanners for data collection and other engineering purposes.
+ Review, prepare and present findings to engineering and operational personnel.
+ Perform other duties as requested.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in an engineering or technical area relevant to the assignment or in an applicable field of expertise in the mining industry.
+ Advanced knowledge of the following:
+ equipment specification, development, and preparation of data
+ data monitoring and analysis for on-call duty
+ communication and data logger system set up
+ equipment specification, development, and preparation of data generation
+ drill and blast process, including collection, processing, and analysis of seismograph and other related data
+ risk assessment and hazard identification
+ effective collaboration & communication, both verbally and in writing
+ awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
+ safely installing, using, maintaining, and repairing specialized equipment
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ High school diploma or GED
+ University degree or trade school diploma in a technical field
+ Relevant Experience: Prior experience working as a GIS Technician or in a similar role is often preferred, especially if the candidate has a strong portfolio showcasing GIS projects they've worked on.
+ Proficiency in GIS Software: Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS or other industry-specific tools is highly preferred.
+ Database Management: Experience in managing and maintaining GIS databases, including data input, quality control, and database administration.
+ Spatial Analysis: Strong skills in spatial analysis, including the ability to perform geoprocessing, spatial queries, and data manipulation.
+ Data Collection: Experience with field data collection methods, such as GPS, remote sensing, or mobile data collection apps.
**Criteria/Conditions:**
+ This is a safety sensitive role
+ Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
+ Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
+ Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
+ Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
+ Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds during the workday
+ Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
**What We Offer You**
The estimated pay range for this role is currently **$30.00 - $41.00/hour.** This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. **Click here (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/Corp\_Total\_Rewards\_Estimate\_5.6\_24.pdf)** to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.
+ Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
+ Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
+ Company-paid life and disability insurance
+ 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
+ Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
+ Tuition assistance
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
+ Internal progression opportunities
+ Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
**What We Require **
+ Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
+ Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
+ Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
**Equal Opportunity Employer **
_Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to_ [email protected]_ _._
Field of InterestEnergy & Utilities
Employment TypeFull Time
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Traffic Engineer
WSP USA Tucson, AZ 85702Posted about 20 hoursThis Opportunity
WSP USA is actively seeking a **Traffic Engineer** for our **Tempe** or **Tucson, AZ** locations.
Provides technical assistance and guidance for the analysis, improvement, planning, engineering, design, and operation of streets and highways, their networks, adjacent land uses, and interaction with other modes of transportation. Tasks may include assisting with performing capacity analyses, reviewing permitting, and assisting with the design, concept development, and construction of roadways, traffic patterns, and traffic signal design and timing; generating accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding construction specifications; ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
**If your experience does not match the listed requirement - please feel free to still apply. We are currently considering multiple openings of various experience levels.**
Your Impact
+ Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, maps, technical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
+ Perform professional traffic engineering work and assist with conducting investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
+ Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with traffic engineering design standards.
+ Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out roadways, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
+ Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on traffic engineering studies, capacity analyses, traffic complaint investigation, traffic plan review, signal system design, monitoring and control, and operations analysis to ensure roadways are designed in a safe and efficient way and the driver is provided with all of the necessary information and safety metrics to help ensure that their driving experience is safe and efficient.
+ Determine appropriate signage, signals, and pavement markings along a new or existing road.
+ Investigate accident data and determines if changes can be made to roadways or intersections to make it safer for all who use the roads.
+ Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
+ Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
+ Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
+ Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
+ Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
+ Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field/site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
+ Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
+ Work collaboratively with other engineers, planners, scientific professionals, and DOT authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
+ 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior traffic design experience.
+ If your experience does not match the listed requirement - please feel free to still apply. We are currently considering multiple openings of various experience levels.
+ Engineer in Training Certification.
+ Knowledge with DOT advisory circulars and procedures.
+ Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
+ Experience with roadway planning, design, and construction.
+ Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
+ Knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
+ Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
+ Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, ORD, and other applicable design software packages.
+ Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.
+ Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
\#LI-RF1
Employment TypeFull Time
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Assistant Vice President Traffic Engineer
WSP USA Tucson, AZ 85702Posted about 20 hoursThis Opportunity
WSP is seeking an **Assistant Vice President, Traffic Engineer** to join our **Transportation** Team. This position can be based out of **Tempe-AZ** or **Tucson-AZ** offices.
Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for traffic engineering projects including design, operational analysis, and safety. Responsibilities include capacity analyses, reviewing permitting, and engaging in the design, concept development, and construction of roadways, traffic patterns, and traffic signal design and timing. Provides situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities. Provides leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
+ Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, maps, technical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
+ Apply high-level professional, civil, and traffic engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various project phases involving more complex roadway transportation engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction and operation.
+ Perform professional traffic engineering work and conduct more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
+ Develop and design innovative concepts for larger scale complex intersection and strategic corridor improvements, including near term initiatives and longer-term capital improvement projects and studies that require coordination with authorities, sub-consultants, and clients.
+ Design larger-scale more involved traffic layout, communications networks, and traffic signal improvements to facilitate remote, real time corridor operations.
+ Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of traffic projects, including pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, phasing, and construction safety plans.
+ Oversees the development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality or end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and implementing future-ready solutions with traffic engineering design standards.
+ Lead larger-scale engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
+ Verify the characteristics of more complex sites, providing technical assistance on larger-scale traffic engineering studies, capacity analyses, traffic complaint investigation, traffic plan review, signal system design, monitoring and control, and operations analysis to ensure roadways are designed in a safe and efficient way and the driver is provided with all of the necessary information and safety metrics to help ensure that their driving experience is safe and efficient.
+ Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
+ Work closely with developers, builders, and community stakeholders as a “trusted advisor” to determine the impact that a new structure, development, or construction project might have on the road system and makes recommendations to mitigate or offset the impact.
+ Oversee the results of studies and program reviews in order to validate existing and projected roadway and transportation layouts, traffic impacts of proposed developments, and recommended traffic safety enhancement projects on the basis of respective studies.
+ Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
+ Develop a client base for providing high level traffic engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
+ Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
+ Remain current in latest traffic engineering techniques and practices.
+ Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and DOT authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
+ 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and traffic design.
+ Professional Engineer license in Arizona required (multi-state preferred).
+ Prior experience working with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and local agencies and counties within Arizona.
+ Highly proficient with traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
+ Experience with roadway planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of larger and more complex infrastructure projects, rehabilitation and construction/reconstruction of pavements, routes, navigational aids, grading design, and safety management.
+ Strong knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
+ Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of transportation corridors, applying applicable regulations and policies.
+ Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
+ Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
+ Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, AutoCAD, Microstation, or similar software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
+ Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.
+ PTOE Certification
+ RSP Certification
\#LI-RF1
Employment TypeFull Time
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Traffic Engineer
WSP USA Tempe, AZ 85282Posted about 20 hoursThis Opportunity
WSP USA is actively seeking a **Traffic Engineer** for our **Tempe** or **Tucson, AZ** locations.
Provides technical assistance and guidance for the analysis, improvement, planning, engineering, design, and operation of streets and highways, their networks, adjacent land uses, and interaction with other modes of transportation. Tasks may include assisting with performing capacity analyses, reviewing permitting, and assisting with the design, concept development, and construction of roadways, traffic patterns, and traffic signal design and timing; generating accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding construction specifications; ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
**If your experience does not match the listed requirement - please feel free to still apply. We are currently considering multiple openings of various experience levels.**
Your Impact
+ Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, maps, technical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
+ Perform professional traffic engineering work and assist with conducting investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
+ Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with traffic engineering design standards.
+ Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out roadways, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
+ Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on traffic engineering studies, capacity analyses, traffic complaint investigation, traffic plan review, signal system design, monitoring and control, and operations analysis to ensure roadways are designed in a safe and efficient way and the driver is provided with all of the necessary information and safety metrics to help ensure that their driving experience is safe and efficient.
+ Determine appropriate signage, signals, and pavement markings along a new or existing road.
+ Investigate accident data and determines if changes can be made to roadways or intersections to make it safer for all who use the roads.
+ Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
+ Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
+ Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
+ Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
+ Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
+ Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field/site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
+ Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
+ Work collaboratively with other engineers, planners, scientific professionals, and DOT authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
+ 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior traffic design experience.
+ If your experience does not match the listed requirement - please feel free to still apply. We are currently considering multiple openings of various experience levels.
+ Engineer in Training Certification.
+ Knowledge with DOT advisory circulars and procedures.
+ Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
+ Experience with roadway planning, design, and construction.
+ Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
+ Knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
+ Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
+ Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, ORD, and other applicable design software packages.
+ Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.
+ Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
\#LI-RF1
Employment TypeFull Time
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Assistant Vice President Traffic Engineer
WSP USA Tempe, AZ 85282Posted about 20 hoursThis Opportunity
WSP is seeking an **Assistant Vice President, Traffic Engineer** to join our **Transportation** Team. This position can be based out of **Tempe-AZ** or **Tucson-AZ** offices.
Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for traffic engineering projects including design, operational analysis, and safety. Responsibilities include capacity analyses, reviewing permitting, and engaging in the design, concept development, and construction of roadways, traffic patterns, and traffic signal design and timing. Provides situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities. Provides leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
+ Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, maps, technical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
+ Apply high-level professional, civil, and traffic engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various project phases involving more complex roadway transportation engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction and operation.
+ Perform professional traffic engineering work and conduct more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
+ Develop and design innovative concepts for larger scale complex intersection and strategic corridor improvements, including near term initiatives and longer-term capital improvement projects and studies that require coordination with authorities, sub-consultants, and clients.
+ Design larger-scale more involved traffic layout, communications networks, and traffic signal improvements to facilitate remote, real time corridor operations.
+ Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of traffic projects, including pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, phasing, and construction safety plans.
+ Oversees the development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality or end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and implementing future-ready solutions with traffic engineering design standards.
+ Lead larger-scale engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
+ Verify the characteristics of more complex sites, providing technical assistance on larger-scale traffic engineering studies, capacity analyses, traffic complaint investigation, traffic plan review, signal system design, monitoring and control, and operations analysis to ensure roadways are designed in a safe and efficient way and the driver is provided with all of the necessary information and safety metrics to help ensure that their driving experience is safe and efficient.
+ Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
+ Work closely with developers, builders, and community stakeholders as a “trusted advisor” to determine the impact that a new structure, development, or construction project might have on the road system and makes recommendations to mitigate or offset the impact.
+ Oversee the results of studies and program reviews in order to validate existing and projected roadway and transportation layouts, traffic impacts of proposed developments, and recommended traffic safety enhancement projects on the basis of respective studies.
+ Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
+ Develop a client base for providing high level traffic engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
+ Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
+ Remain current in latest traffic engineering techniques and practices.
+ Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and DOT authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
+ 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and traffic design.
+ Professional Engineer license in Arizona required (multi-state preferred).
+ Prior experience working with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and local agencies and counties within Arizona.
+ Highly proficient with traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
+ Experience with roadway planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of larger and more complex infrastructure projects, rehabilitation and construction/reconstruction of pavements, routes, navigational aids, grading design, and safety management.
+ Strong knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
+ Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of transportation corridors, applying applicable regulations and policies.
+ Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
+ Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
+ Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, AutoCAD, Microstation, or similar software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
+ Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.
+ PTOE Certification
+ RSP Certification
\#LI-RF1
Employment TypeFull Time
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Sr Engineering Technician (R&D Lab)
West Pharmaceutical Services Scottsdale, AZ 85258Posted about 20 hoursSr Engineering Technician (R&D Lab)
Requisition ID:
66643Date:
Jul 23, 2024Location:
Scottsdale, Arizona, US
Department:
R&DDescription:
**_This role is onsite in Scottsdale, AZ. Candidates applying must be within a 50 mile commutable distance from the location._**
**Who We Are:**
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
**Job Summary:**
In this role, the R&D Laboratory Technician will work under the direction of the R&D Lab Supervisor to support the R&D lab team with test sample builds, engineering and design verification testing activities, and have responsibilities associated with lab management, inventory management, and equipment qualifications. The individual will bring excellent analytical, technical, and organizational talent to the execution of development projects at West.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Performs and documents engineering and verification testing activities for a product (or product family).
+ Proficient in laboratory test equipment operation and accustomed to using current Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
+ Assists the engineering team in the development of test methods, work instructions, and other documentation as required.
+ Prepares test samples according to work instructions and procedures for engineering and verification testing.
+ Follows protocols required for Engineering Testing, Design Verification Testing, Test Method Validation, and Equipment Qualification.
+ Participates in the execution of Gage R&R and qualification of engineering test fixtures, assembly fixtures, test methods, and assembly methods used in the development process.
+ Manages component inventory for test samples. Performs incoming inspection and receiving activities for new inventory lot creation. Creates necessary documentation in support of assigned activities in compliance with West QMS.
+ Manages the calibration status of laboratory tools and equipment, communicates with calibration vendors to get equipment calibrated, reviews calibration certificates, and ensures proper storage of all associated calibration documentation.
+ Performs regularly scheduled general preventative maintenance activities on laboratory tools, equipment, and machinery.
+ Identifies and resolves potential safety hazards. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment.
+ Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
+ Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Minimum education or equivalent experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
+ Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in a laboratory environment.
**Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
+ Technical experience performing testing in medical device industry.
+ Uses critical thinking to make decisions and operate independently with minimal manager supervision.
+ Highly organized person whom demonstrates initiative and commitment to quality in all tasks.
+ Proficient in MS Office suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
**Travel Requirements:**
+ May be required to travel up to 10% of the time.
**Physical and Mental Requirements:**
+ **Medium –** exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.
+ Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary.
+ Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.
+ Potential handling of biohazard material and components.
+ Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
\#LI-DJ1
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.
Employment TypeFull Time
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Engineering Technician
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs Coolidge, AZ 85128Posted 3 daysSummary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, San Carlos Irrigation Project in Coolidge, Arizona. The incumbent will plan, design, estimate, manage and provide accounting for assigned construction projects through sound and accurate engineering/designing, staking, and preparation of detailed job sketches/drawings and details in accordance with San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) standards. There are (3) positions available. Responsibilities Obtain required archeology/environment (arch) clearances and right of way (ROW) easements and permits, ensuring compliance and that resources including labor are expended in a manner that best benefits SCIP and Its customers. Oversee project management to ensure projects are kept on track, maximizing cost savings and efficiency of SCIP resources, as well as ensuring conflicts that may arise are resolved quickly and efficiently. Ensure information is communicated promptly, accurately, and concisely, and in accordance with the SCIP Operations Manual, as well as all applicable policies, procedures and regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The vacancy for these (3) positions is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and may be extended or closed prior to the current closing date. Applications will be reviewed every 15 days; the first cut-off date for applications is 15 calendar days from the opening date and every 15 calendar days thereafter. Applicants with 10-point Veterans' Preference who submit a complete application after each cut-off date, but before the Certificate of Eligible Candidates is issued, will be considered and referred, if qualified. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants who meet the following experience requirement may qualify for this GS-11 level position- 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level obtained either through Federal or non-Federal employment performing electrical engineering technician work, including preparing plans and drawings under the direction of a senior designer or engineer, gathering information, working on cost estimates and project pieces. Typically, this requires at least 3 years progressive work experience. Previous experience working with electric utility systems is preferred. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Education There is no specific education requirement and there is no educational substitute for the experience requirement of the position. Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Coolidge, Arizona. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. This position is at the full performance level. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are NOT suitable for telework. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.
Employment TypeFull Time
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Lead Traffic Engineer
WSP USA Tucson, AZ 85702Posted 4 daysThis Opportunity
WSP is seeking a **Lead Traffic Engineer** to join our dynamic Traffic team in Arizona. This position can be based out of the **Tucson** or **Tempe** offices.
Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase project investigation, remediation, analysis, improvement, planning, engineering, design, and operation of streets and highways, their networks, adjacent land uses, and interaction with other modes of transportation and their terminals. Tasks include performing capacity analyses, reviewing permitting, and engaging in the design, concept development, and construction of roadways, traffic patterns, and traffic signal design and timing. Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on materials and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
+ Apply high-level traffic engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various project phases involving roadway transportation engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
+ Perform professional traffic engineering work and conduct investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
+ Develop and design innovative concepts for strategic intersection and corridor improvements, including near term initiatives and longer-term capital improvement projects and studies that require coordination with authorities, sub-consultants, and clients.
+ Design communications networks and traffic signal improvements to facilitate remote, real time corridor operations.
+ Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of traffic projects, including pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, phasing, and construction safety plans.
+ Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality or end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and implementing future-ready solutions with traffic engineering design standards.
+ Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
+ Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on complex or larger-scale traffic engineering studies, capacity analyses, traffic complaint investigation, traffic plan review, signal system design, monitoring and control, and operations analysis to ensure roadways are designed in a safe and efficient way and the driver is provided with all of the necessary information and safety metrics to help ensure that their driving experience is safe and efficient.
+ Coordinate, review and approve traffic design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
+ Work closely with developers and builders as a “trusted advisor” to determine the impact that a new structure, development, or construction project might have on the road system and makes recommendations to mitigate or offset the impact.
+ Initiate, direct, and apply the results of studies and program reviews in order to evaluate existing and projected roadway and transportation layouts, traffic impacts of proposed developments, recommending traffic safety enhancement projects on the basis of respective studies.
+ Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, models, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
+ Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
+ Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during field/site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
+ Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
+ Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
+ Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and DOT authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
+ Remain current in latest traffic engineering techniques and practices.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
+ 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior traffic design experience.
+ Engineer license required.
+ Prior demonstrated knowledge and experience of DOT advisory circulars and procedures.
+ Proficient and extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
+ Experience with roadway planning, design, and construction management; including project involvement in a variety of larger and more complex infrastructure projects, rehabilitation and construction of pavement, navigational aids, grading design, and safety management.
+ Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
+ Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of transportation corridors, applying applicable regulations and policies
+ Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
+ Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
+ Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, AutoCAD, Microstation, or similar software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.
\#LI-RF1
**About WSP**
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
**NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:**
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
Employment TypeFull Time
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Lead Traffic Engineer
WSP USA Tempe, AZ 85282Posted 4 daysThis Opportunity
WSP is seeking a **Lead Traffic Engineer** to join our dynamic Traffic team in Arizona. This position can be based out of the **Tucson** or **Tempe** offices.
Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase project investigation, remediation, analysis, improvement, planning, engineering, design, and operation of streets and highways, their networks, adjacent land uses, and interaction with other modes of transportation and their terminals. Tasks include performing capacity analyses, reviewing permitting, and engaging in the design, concept development, and construction of roadways, traffic patterns, and traffic signal design and timing. Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on materials and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
+ Apply high-level traffic engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various project phases involving roadway transportation engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
+ Perform professional traffic engineering work and conduct investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
+ Develop and design innovative concepts for strategic intersection and corridor improvements, including near term initiatives and longer-term capital improvement projects and studies that require coordination with authorities, sub-consultants, and clients.
+ Design communications networks and traffic signal improvements to facilitate remote, real time corridor operations.
+ Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of traffic projects, including pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, phasing, and construction safety plans.
+ Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality or end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and implementing future-ready solutions with traffic engineering design standards.
+ Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
+ Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on complex or larger-scale traffic engineering studies, capacity analyses, traffic complaint investigation, traffic plan review, signal system design, monitoring and control, and operations analysis to ensure roadways are designed in a safe and efficient way and the driver is provided with all of the necessary information and safety metrics to help ensure that their driving experience is safe and efficient.
+ Coordinate, review and approve traffic design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
+ Work closely with developers and builders as a “trusted advisor” to determine the impact that a new structure, development, or construction project might have on the road system and makes recommendations to mitigate or offset the impact.
+ Initiate, direct, and apply the results of studies and program reviews in order to evaluate existing and projected roadway and transportation layouts, traffic impacts of proposed developments, recommending traffic safety enhancement projects on the basis of respective studies.
+ Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, models, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
+ Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
+ Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during field/site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
+ Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
+ Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
+ Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and DOT authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
+ Remain current in latest traffic engineering techniques and practices.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
+ 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior traffic design experience.
+ Engineer license required.
+ Prior demonstrated knowledge and experience of DOT advisory circulars and procedures.
+ Proficient and extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
+ Experience with roadway planning, design, and construction management; including project involvement in a variety of larger and more complex infrastructure projects, rehabilitation and construction of pavement, navigational aids, grading design, and safety management.
+ Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
+ Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of transportation corridors, applying applicable regulations and policies
+ Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
+ Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
+ Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, AutoCAD, Microstation, or similar software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.
\#LI-RF1
**About WSP**
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
**NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:**
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
Employment TypeFull Time
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US - Lead Engineering Technician
PDS Tech Inc Phoenix, AZ 85067Posted 6 days. **Be a part of a team that supports testing highly complex turbine engine products. The Electrical Services team is responsible for fabricating, maintaining, and testing electrical systems and components to support the development and certification across Honeywell’s product line of aircraft engines. This will enable you to support new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans within the organization's business strategies, with a direct impact on business results. You will collaborate with other experienced engineers and technicians to provide a test experience for our customers that applies best practices to achieve world-class results.**
**• Grow and develop your technical knowledge in a team-based culture focused on innovation and customer satisfaction**
**• Use measuring and diagnostic tools to test and modify electronic parts to ensure systems and components meet established specifications**
**• Drive improvements in a challenging environment**
**YOU MUST HAVE**
**• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or similar**
**• 3+ years of experience in Electrical, Electrical Technology, or similar**
**• CANDIDATES MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN ONLY**
**WE VALUE**
**• An understanding of electronics and industry standard processes, particularly, IPC-A 610**
**• Experience working in a test environment**
**• Experience in Soldering**
**• Familiarity with lab equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes**
**• Excellent planning, execution, and project-management skills; consistently taking the initiative to get things done, doing things before being asked by others or forced to by events.**
**• Good interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with other individuals in a team setting as well as with customers to define requirements and provide support.**
**Pay Details:** $33.65 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.
Employment TypeFull Time
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