Senior Traffic Engineer

Employees are a company's greatest asset and KCE believes that a company's commitment to excellence is rooted in its commitment to its employees.

Our commitment to our employees has made KCE an award-winning employer for over 50 years and will remain a critical part of our philosophy for the next 50 years.

To sustain this environment, we have created a work community that encourages productive and long-term careers. Key employees are given the opportunity to share in the ownership of the company, which allows for a planned transition in its unique management beliefs.

The employee-owners are charged with the roles of supporting management decisions and initiatives, creating a positive work environment, finding solutions for improvement and participating in achieving the company's goals.

Our Allentown office is currently looking for a full-time Senior Traffic Engineer to join our exceptional team.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to :

• Competitive Salary
• Paid over-time
• Medical plans - a HDHP with an HSA (Health Savings Account) or traditional co-payment plan
• Voluntary dental & vision plans
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Company paid Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary life insurance
• Flexible spending account programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Traditional and Roth retirement plans with company matching contributions
• Company social events

Work / Life Balance :

• Paid vacation and sick days
• Nine (9) paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules as determined by department
• Casual dress code

Job Description :

• Conduct and oversee traffic impact studies, safety analyses, and capacity studies to assess and improve traffic flow and safety.
• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of traffic control devices, including signals, signage, and pavement markings for both municipal and commercial clients.
• Supervise and manage studies that involve parking restrictions, pavement markings, sight distance, signage, and speed limits.
• Supervise and manage projects involving roadway safety, intersection design and municipal highway projects.
• Prepare and review detailed technical reports, plans, and specifications for traffic engineering projects.
• Develop and optimize signal timing plans and coordinate traffic signals across corridors using traffic engineering software such as Synchro, HCS, or related tools.
• Collaborate with team members, other departments, and clients to develop innovative solutions to traffic challenges.
• Work with clients on traffic signal maintenance issues and operations. Coordinate with township signal maintenance contractor and Penn DOT with Signal Permitting.
• Supervise and educate staff on various land development and site design concepts.
• Review of municipal subdivision and land development applications, traffic impact studies and zoning requirements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including budgeting, scheduling, client communication and deadlines.
• Represent the company in client and public meetings, hearings, and community outreach, providing expert advice, and addressing concerns for commercial and municipal clients.
• Provide expert testimony in legal cases if required.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, traffic engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in traffic engineering or related discipline.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania required.
• Experience with project management and leading project teams.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to conduct field work which may include standing, walking, and carrying equipment on uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to work both in the field and office.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various customer sites in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualification

• Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in municipal traffic projects.
• Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) a plus.

KCE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.