Senior Transportation Engineer

Join to apply for the Traffic Operations & Safety Engineer role at Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Location Phoenix Tucson About the Company Kittelson & Associates is a nationwide transportation engineering and planning firm committed to excellence, community service, and a people-first culture. We focus on raising the bar in our profession and serving communities through innovative transportation solutions. Position Summary As a Traffic Operations & Safety Engineer, you will lead and support complex projects across Arizona, analyzing traffic data, developing projections, creating improvement strategies, and implementing advanced traffic management techniques. You will also document findings and pursue new project opportunities. Responsibilities Analyze field data using tools such as Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, FREEVAL, and VISSIM. Develop traffic projections following agency methodologies. Create and evaluate improvement alternatives and perform simulation analyses. Implement traffic management strategies including ATDM and ICM. Document methods and findings in accessible reports. Identify and pursue new project opportunities. Qualifications Required 7+ years of traffic engineering experience, especially in freeway and arterial safety and operations. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering or related field. Arizona PE or TE registration. Extensive experience in transportation operations and analysis techniques. Knowledge of relevant manuals and software. Experience in diverse transportation projects and effective project management. Proficiency in software tools like Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, etc. Preferred ITS and TSMO experience. Experience with ATDM, ICE, ramp metering. Systems engineering familiarity. Public speaking and stakeholder engagement skills. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $105,000 - $155,000 plus benefits, including health insurance, PTO, retirement, profit sharing, bonuses, and support for professional development. Application Process Interested candidates should apply via the "apply now" button. Kittelson is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr