Traffic Engineer

RINA is currently recruiting for a Traffic Engineer to join its office in Chicago or Lisle, IL or Columbus, OH within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division. Remote work from other midwest locations may be considered.

Compensation Range: $110,000 - $130,000

Job Summary

The Traffic Engineer (Lead Engineer) drives the execution, design, and calculations of traffic engineering projects. You will ensure technical deliverables meet client needs while overseeing the quality of work across calculations, drafts, and designs. Acting as the key liaison between the Project Manager and team, you will communicate project updates and coordinates efforts across disciplines. With expertise in engineering procedures and project management, you will participate in client meetings, proposal writing, and help manage project scopes, timelines, and budgets. Regular client feedback and recommendations are also key to the role.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Responsible for designs, CAD drawings, and specifications on assigned projects, under the guidance/direction of Project Manager
• Works with other engineers on a project team, maintaining effective communication with project team members, other departments, suppliers, and clients
• Coordinates with drafters, designers, and staff engineers within project team
• Accountable for design calculations and plan development
• Completes drawings/project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule; reviews drawings for completeness, accuracy, and constructability.
• Develops conceptual and basic engineering documents including studies, design criteria, equipment specifications, etc.
• Utilizes computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
• Performs field work by obtaining field information.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Other duties as assigned

 Professional Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution required
• 8 plus years of experience in design engineering
• Professional Engineering License , PTOE preferred.
• Ability to design in MicroStation Open Roads Designer
• Experience designing for traffic projects 
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design software and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering required (i.e., AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Occasional Local or regional travel (i.e. client or job sites) may be required based upon business need
   

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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With over 5,800 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company  discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race,  color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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