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Rock Springs, Wy

Provide direction, guidance, and assistance to a total of 4 foremen and one technician and their crews (1 electrical crew, 1 signing crew, 2 striping crews, and 1 technician) in the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and budgeting of traffic signals, flashing beacons, lighting, signing, and pavement markings. Under minimal direction, consult with private contractors, architects, engineers, construction experts, commissions, and federal, state and local government officials on a variety of traffic engineering subjects, impact studies, crash data analysis, traffic volumes, access management, or special projects. Writes detailed engineering study reports, issue approach and special event permits. Knowledge of transportation operation, civil and human behaviors as it pertains to decision making and driving. Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations, traffic operation principles, geometric design, technical specifications, various engineering disciplines including construction, drainage, etc. Ability to administer traffic engineering principles as they apply to the AASHTO "Green Book", Roadside Design Guide, MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, HCM Highway Capacity Manual, Trip Generation Manual, Bicycle and Pedestrian facilities, and other Traffic Engineering professional publications. Skills in oral and written communication with various Federal, State Local and elected officials, as well as the media and general public. Knowledge of policies and procedures, interpersonal relations, management of multiple programs, ability to recommend and implement from study reports, ability to administer budget needs.

Houston, Texas Area

Traffic engineering expertise in traffic impact studies, signal warrant studies, signing, pavement marking, traffic signal design, & work zone traffic control for TXDOT, Counties, City of Houston, and private sector.

Scottsdale, Az

Collecting traffic volume data & performing traffic impact studies for private developments,

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Management of project budget, schedule, design and plan reviews of support staff on signing and pavement marking, construction sequencing, maintenance of traffic, traffic signal design, traffic analysis and operations, transportation studies, parking studies, capacity analysis, traffic impact analysis, crash analysis, project assessments, design concept reports, speed studies, and engineering judgment report projects. Other responsibilities and skills include contract/project manager on traffic on-call contracts, SOQ proposal and special provision writing, and design basis-of-cost fee estimating

Missoula, Montana Area

 Speed zone studies were the primary function. In addition, provided traffic engineering expertise to the district maintenance and construction shops and technical assistance to county, city, and tribal entities as requested. Assisted the State Traffic and Safety Management Sections on varying types of traffic engineering highway improvement projects and studies. Reviewed traffic impact studies on major private developments abutting state highways and determined if any corrective or mitigative measures were required. Insured that all policies and procedures were adhered to in the review of striping, signing, and electrical traffic signal plans for state highway projects. Reviewed and recommended for district approval, driveway-approach applications, and encroachments, onto state highways. Responded and answered technical questions, concerns, and requests from the public in person, at meetings, over the telephone, and in writing.

Missoula, Montana Area

 Construction inspector on state highway projects performing inspection duties such as, gravel sieve analysis, asphalt density, asphalt plant inspection, asphalt placement, work zone traffic control, and various surveying duties. During the winter months, worked with a survey crew as a rod, tape, and instrument person, staking cross-sections, centerline, etc. on state highways

Missoula, Montana Area

 Inspected the placement of gravity and pressure sewer mains in and around the City of Missoula, MT. Made certain the placement of pipe, manholes, etc. were in accordance with the plans as far as the correct location, depth, and grade. Made certain that the fill material was correct and compacted to specifications and all other disturbed materials were replaced.

Missoula, Montana Area

 Intern through Montana State University, Civil Engineering Department, receiving school credit for work and experience. Was assigned to a survey crew as a rod and chainman surveying state highway centerline and cross-sections. Performed gravel sieve analysis, asphalt plant inspector, and inspected asphalt placement on state highways.