Careers

At Headway Transportation, we strive to build a well-rounded team of experts that pride themselves on providing exceptional customer service and are dedicated to producing high quality work products. We encourage an open working environment where everyone function as part of a team working towards common goals.

Current Openings

Entry Level Traffic Engineer

(Reno, NV)

Headway Transportation is seeking a transportation engineer for a unique and challenging position. The firm is consistently growing and seeks a transportation professional with 0 to 5 years of experience, committed to delivering high quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment. Headway provides specialized traffic and transportation services (planning, analysis, design, and construction support) to public and private sector clients throughout California and Nevada. Join our growing Reno, NV office and enjoy the amazing outdoor recreation of Lake Tahoe, the Sierras, and the open desert.

Minimum Requirements:

Four-year degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field

EIT Certification

Any experience as an engineer or planner in the traffic / transportation field including:

  • Multi-modal planning, transit planning, or urban design

  • Level of service calculations and simulation using common software packages

  • Traffic Impact Studies

  • Safety Evaluations and Road Safety Audits

  • Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning or Design

  • Traffic Data Collection

  • Stop Sign or Signal Warrant Analysis or other applications of the MUTCD

  • Transportation Facility Design such as Geometrics, Traffic Signals, Signing, Striping, Lighting

Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Desire and ability to directly interact with a broad range of clients

Flexibility, self-starter/self-motivated personality, and a service minded attitude is required

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on qualifications

Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Bonus Program, 401k (3% employer contribution)

Interested applicants, possessing at least the minimum requirements outlined above, are encouraged to submit a one page cover letter (summarizing key strengths & value to the firm) and resume (3 pages maximum) to:

Loren Chilson, Principal
Headway Transportation, LLC
lchilson@headwaytransportation.com

Applicants must be legally authorized for immediate employment in the United States

Equal Opportunity Employer

Senior Traffic Engineer or Transportation Planner

(Reno/Truckee/Lake Tahoe or Flexible Location Potential)

Headway is continually growing and currently seeks an experienced senior level Traffic Engineer or Transportation Planner to lead key projects in Nevada and California.  The position requires a skilled professional with 10 to 20+ years of experience who is committed to delivering high quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment.  This position offers unlimited opportunities to manage projects, lead a practice or market area, develop clients, mentor staff, deepen an area of technical expertise, and establish a long-term career path within a leading transportation firm.  The position can include a significant firm-wide role such as discipline, office, or market leadership.  This is a unique opportunity with an emerging firm.  Come realize the exceptional rewards you’ve been looking for!

Minimum Requirements:

Four-year degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering, PE, TE, or AICP is required

10 to 20+ years of experience as an Engineer or Planner in the transportation field with at least 5 years as a project manager in a transportation or traffic consulting firm

Verifiable experience in at least three (3) of the following technical areas:

·         Traffic Operations Analysis & Simulation

·         Travel Demand Modelling

·         Traffic Signal and Roundabout Design

·         Signing & Striping Plans

·         Bicycle & Pedestrian Facility Planning & Design

·         Traffic Impact Studies

·         Master Transportation Plans

·         VMT Analysis & CEQA Environmental Impact Studies

Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Desire and ability to directly interact with a broad range of clients in a lead management and marketing role

Flexibility, self-starter/self-motivated personality, and a service minded attitude

Applicants must be legally authorized for immediate employment in the United States 

Salary: High salary plus exceptional profit sharing and bonus opportunities

Benefits: Employer Paid Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and 401k plan (with 3% employer contribution)

Nevada Residents pay NO STATE INCOME TAX.  Come live the outdoor lifestyle in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Interested applicants, possessing at least the minimum requirements outlined above, are encouraged to submit a one page cover letter (summarizing key strengths & value to the firm) and resume (3 pages maximum) to:

Loren Chilson, Principal
Headway Transportation, LLC
lchilson@headwaytransportation.com

Equal Opportunity Employer