Senior Traffic Engineer - Rail
Core
Senior Traffic Engineer specializing in rail projects, focusing on traffic signal preemption, grade crossing safety, and traffic operations studies for Class I railroads and state DOTs.
Role type
Senior IC traffic engineer (rail)
Builds
Traffic engineering designs, preemption analysis, and safety studies for rail transportation projects
Domain
Transportation engineering / Rail infrastructure
Required skills
Traffic engineering design, traffic operations analysis, grade crossing safety assessment, traffic signal preemption analysis, project coordination, stakeholder management, technical documentation, site observation, problem-solving, analytical skills, mathematical modeling
Preferred skills
Experience with Class I railroads, state DOT collaboration, complex transportation project delivery
Technologies
Traffic engineering software, preemption systems, GIS tools, project management platforms
Responsibilities
Conduct traffic and preemption analysis for rail projects; develop engineering designs to support safe and efficient operations; visit project sites to observe conditions and gather data; prepare engineering plans, studies, and technical documentation; coordinate with Class I railroads, state DOTs, local agencies, and consultants; communicate directly with clients to understand requirements and address technical matters; collaborate on multifaceted projects throughout the lifecycle.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC