Senior Traffic Analyst

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Baton Rouge Office - Baton Rouge, LA 70808 US (Primary)

Category

Program Management

Job Description SENIOR TRAFFIC ANALYST

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Travel: 10%

Purpose

DDG is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented senior traffic modeler with expertise in traffic analysis and modeling to join our Transportation team. This role involves analyzing traffic patterns, developing traffic models, and providing engineering solutions to improve the transportation infrastructure and mobility within the municipality. The senior traffic modeler will play a vital role in ensuring the effective and efficient flow of traffic, safety enhancements, and long-term planning for transportation needs.

Activities + Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies to evaluate current traffic flow, congestion, and safety issues.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret traffic data through field surveys, automated traffic counters, and other data sources.
• Assess traffic signal performance, road capacity, and intersection efficiency.
• Prepare and review traffic impact studies for new developments, zoning changes, and proposed infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate accident reports to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain traffic models using software tools such as SYNCHRO or VISSIM to predict the impact of future traffic patterns and infrastructure changes.
• Simulate traffic conditions to evaluate proposed road designs, signalization plans, and multimodal transportation improvements.
• Perform capacity analysis of roadways, intersections, and public transportation systems.
• Use modeling tools to forecast traffic volumes and make recommendations for optimizing traffic flow and minimizing congestion.
• Work with urban planners, architects, and other engineering disciplines to develop transportation solutions that support the municipality's goals.
• Evaluate and design traffic control measures, including traffic signal installations, roundabouts, and road reconfigurations.
• Review and provide input on proposed developments, ensuring compliance with traffic safety and operational standards.
• Prepare reports and presentations for municipal leaders, stakeholders, and the public regarding traffic analysis findings and recommendations.
• Participate in public meetings and workshops to discuss traffic projects, plans, and studies with residents and stakeholders.
• Develop recommendations for improving traffic safety based on analysis and modeling results.
• Promote environmentally friendly transportation options and integrate green technologies into transportation planning.
• Prepare and submit technical reports, grant applications, and documentation for regulatory approvals.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of traffic management plans for special events and construction projects.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with software for mapping and data analysis.
• Experience in a municipal or public-sector transportation environment & Experience with traffic data collection techniques and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of transportation planning
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on traffic analysis and modeling.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred but not required
• Proficiency in traffic modeling software (e.g., SYNCHRO, VISSIM, AIMSUN, or similar).

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