Traffic Staff Engineer

Description

BETA is seeking a Traffic Staff Engineer to join our team. This position will play a key role in performing traffic and transportation design, developing contract plans and documents. This position will also collaborate across our multiple service areas, assist with business development, project pursuits, and coordinate projects with our clients. 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct field investigations including roadway inventories/assessments and traffic data collection. 
• Perform traffic engineering design including traffic analysis, traffic signal design, phasing and timing, traffic modeling and simulation.
• Prepare engineering for traffic signals, intersection geometry, pavement markings and signage, temporary traffic control and construction staging plans.
• Prepare contract documents, reports, and estimates.
• Collaborate with design team members and provide technical support.

Preferred location is BETA’s Lincoln, RI 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
• 1-5 years of related engineering experience in traffic and transportation projects
• Demonstrated background in traffic and transportation engineering
• Familiarity with Traffic Engineering software (HCS, Synchro) 
• 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: 

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE / EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) License 
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience
• MASSDOT/RIDOT experience

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.  Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.