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Anchorage, AK 5015 Business Park Blvd Suite 4000 Anchorage, AK 99503, USA Anchorage, AK 5015 Business Park Blvd Suite 4000 Anchorage, AK 99503, USA DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Transportation Planning and Design Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we’d love you to be a part of our team! Summary Drive safer, smarter transportation as a Traffic Project Engineer at DOWL. Take a lead role in designing and analyzing traffic systems that keep communities moving safely and efficiently. You’ll work on large, complex civil and transportation projects, performing tasks such as traffic counts, engineering calculations, traffic modeling and simulation, illumination design, and the design of both temporary and permanent traffic control devices. In this role, you’ll collaborate with clients and agencies, prepare traffic analyses, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and ensure quality through t echnical reviews and mentoring of junior staff all with a high level of independence. Success in this position requires advanced proficiency in traffic design software, a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a passion for applying innovative solutions to real-world mobility challenges. If you’re ready to make a measurable impact on transportation safety and efficiency while growing your leadership and design expertise, jump in our lane and shape the roads of tomorrow! Job Responsibilities and Duties To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Software Market Sector Software (AGi, SIDRA, Synchro, AutoCAD, Microstation, Vissim, GuideSign, AutoTurn) - Proficient Technical Expertise Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes and complexities Mentors others on technical tasks and skills Performs quality control of moderately complex deliverables Teamwork Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results. Project Delivery Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience: Technical reports and memos Traffic analyses Specifications Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates Design documents and construction plans Breakdown of costs and scope of work - basic Proposal technical approach Understanding Budget and Schedule Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above Industry Standards and Regulations Interprets, selects, and employs design codes with advanced skill: FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) ITE Trip Generation Manual and Handbook ITE Parking Generation Manual TRB Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) TRB Highway Safety Manual (HSM) State-specific design manuals for signal, lighting, signing/striping, traffic control plans State-specific specifications manuals for signal, lighting, signing/striping, and traffic control ANSI/IES RP-8 Recommended Practice for Design and Maintenance of Roadway and Parking Facility Lighting

NCHRP 765, 562

NFPA 70, National Electric Code Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes Understands limitations of design codes Client Interaction Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks. Other Other duties as assigned. Level of Work/Accountability Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. May perform some project management tasks. Supervisory Duties May be a supervisor: Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks Recruits and hires new employees Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations Decides on reward and promotion based on performance Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree required Master's Degree preferred Years of experience required: 6 years Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years Certificates, Licenses, Registrations PE required Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dowl, Llc

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