Traffic Engineer

Job Description Looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference? RICK is the place for you! As a Principal Traffic Engineer/Manager in Riverside, CA you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the Inland Empire, CA area. As a RICK team member in our Traffic Department, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow. Qualifications Qualified candidate will have a BSCE degree, CA Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer and Traffic Engineer, (or ability to obtain in next 6 months), plus a minimum of eight (8-12) years relevant experience; or the equivalent work experience of twelve (12-15) years in this industry. Candidates for this position must demonstrate: Independent thought and decision-making abilities A minimum of three years management experience supervising the work of technical staff required Possess demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills Demonstrate Project management ability Be adept in establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients/public-agency personnel and in-house staff Managerial experience will include the following: Management of construction documents and contracts Management of project schedules and budgets Preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work Significant experience in client and public-agency interactions Management of Design and Support Staff Knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in the State of CA and the region is strongly preferred. Technical experience will include the following: Ability to prepare and review traffic studies, signing and striping plans, traffic signal plans, and traffic control plans Thorough knowledge of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, and Caltrans Highway Design Manual Ability to prepare presentations, and present at various public meetings (i.e. City Council, Planning Commission, Development Review, etc.) Experience with and ability to provide in-house contract traffic engineering services for public agencies What We Offer Generous Benefits Package Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave Company Events Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities Rick Engineering Company (RICK) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Rick's employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. Rick's employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.