Lead Traffic Engineer

Description

BETA is seeking an experienced Lead Traffic Engineer to lead the traffic engineering team in our Manchester, NH office. This position will play a key role in performing and overseeing technical designs, development of projects from conceptual to final design, oversee the preparation of contract plans and documents, mentor staff, manage traffic projects and perform business development, project pursuits, and client management.

Responsibilities:

• Perform, manage, and oversee design on traffic and transportation projects
• Perform detailed traffic analysis, traffic signal design, traffic modeling and simulation, intersection geometrics, complete streets, and temporary traffic controls
• Manage traffic related projects
• Technical design lead on concurrent projects
• Review and prepare traffic related contract documents
• Provide responsive client service through strong and expeditious communication
• Mentor junior staff to enhance their knowledge and advance their career development
• Attend and present at client and public meetings
• Perform business development and manage project pursuits
• Collaborate across internal disciplines and office locations

Preferred location is BETA’s Manchester office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.  

 Growth Opportunities:

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
• Leads to potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management

Requirements

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer license required
• 12 to 18 years of related engineering experience in traffic 
• Demonstrated strong background in traffic and transportation engineering
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D and Microstation Connect
• Experience with MUTCD and AASHTO
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections 
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow) 
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with NHDOT, MaineDOT and VTrans design policy guidelines and requirements desired
• Proficiency in Synchro, SimTraffic, and Vissim, preferred
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred

 About BETA: 

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Engagement Program
• 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match 

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.