Transportation Planning Manager

Wetherill Engineering, Inc. (WEI), established in 1993, is a privately held and employee-owned engineering firm. Wetherill Engineering, Inc. is honored to be a woman-owned, certified DBE with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and other governmental agencies, and HUB certified with the North Carolina Department of Administration. The firm is ranked as one of the top 74 firms in the Southeast by Engineering News-Record and a Top MWBE firm in the Triangle region by Triangle Business News.

Wetherill Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced, motivated individual to manage the Transportation, Planning & Traffic Engineering unit as the Transportation Planning Manager in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate is a licensed engineer with a minimum of 15+ years in traffic engineering and/or transportation planner. This position will work on a variety of transportation assignments including capacity analyses, traffic impacts studies, environmental studies, long-range plans, and multimodal assessments, among others. The Transportation Planning Manager is best suited for someone who possesses a proven record of client interaction and the ability to plan and manage planning efforts. The position requires a person who is thorough, self-directed, and having sound interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels.

The Transportation Planning Manager position is full-time (30-40 hours weekly) with benefits that include health, vision, life, and dental insurance along with a retirement plan plus paid holidays and vacation. Salary range for this position is $90,000 – $120,000 annually. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and manage traffic planning projects including Planning Studies, data analysis, intersection analysis, interchange justification reports, performing capacity analysis on networks and the development of Traffic Impact Studies;

· Oversee management of project budgets and consultant activities and ensures compliance with project schedules, budgets, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures;

· Develop relationships that lead to long-term business partnerships that extend beyond project completion, while working towards mutual success for our clients and Wetherill Engineering, Inc;

· Prepare, review, and/or maintain technical, financial, and general reports, presentations, long- and short-range plans, agenda items, records, and other documents;

· Represent clients at public meetings, performing contract negotiation and administration, and project budgeting;

· Maintain and enhance Wetherill Engineering, Inc.’s reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider;

· Create a culture of collaboration by being both an effective team leader and contributor;

· Manage and lead other team members while working on projects; complete tasks and delegate specific project tasks as appropriate;

· Demonstrate successful experience in leadership, including defining and setting the direction for a team and project, strategy development, and change management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge of all modes of travel including highway, bus, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian in urban, suburban and rural environments;

· Knowledge of NCDOT and local government maintenance traffic requirements;

· Knowledge of means and methods, materials and industry standards;

· Knowledge of basic roadway and traffic engineering principals;

· Ability to develop submissions per NCDOT standards and requirements;

· Ability to develop traffic analysis reports and traffic capacity analysis;

· Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning and executing multiple concurrent projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, contractors and vendors;

· Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Storm CAD, Water CAD, and Pond Pack;

· Ability to participate and lead discussions in a variety of settings with clients, teams, etc.;

· Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and oral;

· Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering;

· Professional Engineer (P.E) / Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) – is desirable;

· Minimum of 15+ years of experience as a traffic engineer and/or transportation planner;

· Experience with Highway Safety Manual, Highway Capacity Manual, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and AASHTO guidelines;

· Experience in planning or project management for transportation projects;

· Experience with Synchro and Transmodeler. Experience with Trans CAD – a plus;

· Experience with GIS and concept rendering software – a plus.

Travel will be required such as attending meetings or visiting job sites. Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

WEI is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Traffic engineering: 5 years (Preferred)
• Transportation planning: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer (PE) (Preferred)
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) (Preferred)

Paid Training: