Traffic Analyst/Microsimulation Specialist - AECOM

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AECOM has an exciting opportunity for Traffic Engineer/Microsimulation Specialist providing in-house consulting services with Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise.  Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is a part of the Florida Department of Transportation and consists of over 500 miles of limited access roadways across the State of Florida. The candidate will be part of a dynamic transportation engineering team, working on a wide variety of high-profile projects across Florida. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to bring original ideas and be at the forefront of planning and design that support future transportation improvements on existing roadways and new corridors.   

This position provides an opportunity to explore and conduct analysis in connected/automated vehicles, managed lanes, innovative designs, and multi-resolution applications. And participate in the development, calibration, and application of small, medium and large-scale micro-simulation models. Strong emphasis will be placed on technical understanding of traffic engineering/planning principles, writing and communication skills, and the ability to ensure delivery excellence. 

The position is located in Ocoee, Florida. Ocoee is located within the Orlando metro area. 

Job Summary

• Participate in transportation planning assignments including micro-simulation, corridor studies, safety studies, Interchange Access Request (IAR) documentation and Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O) studies.
• Conduct traffic analysis for Project Development and Environment (PD&E) and Design projects using HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, and Visum/Vissim software.
• Analyze crash data and conduct predictive safety analysis. 
• Prepare Typical Section, Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESAL) and Lane Closure analysis memorandums for design projects.
• Collect traffic data or perform surveys in the field when needed.
• Coordinate with other technical disciplines including conceptual design, environmental management, traffic operations, right of way and others to develop recommendations for proposed improvements.
• Assist with written reports and presentations of project findings that support PD&E studies, Design/Concept projects, signal warrant analysis and corridor retiming studies.

Minimum:

• BS in Civil Engineering (with an transportation) or Urban Planning plus four years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in related engineering or planning discipline can substitute for up to two years of work experience 
• PhD degree in related engineering discipline can substitute for up to three years of experience
• Familiarity with the FDOT Traffic Analysis Handbook, Highway Capacity Manual, MUTCD, and Highway Safety Manual, Interchange Access Request User Guide.
• Experience in traffic operational analysis software such as HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, and Vissim/Visum.
• Knowledge in statistical analysis software (i.e. SPSS,R) and programming (i.e, VBA, C++, Python)
• Knowledge of safety analysis using HSM, SPICE, ISATe, and IHSMD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in making presentations.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation is available for this position

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