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Michael Araya

Auckland,MT

Summary

Experienced Traffic Engineer with 5 years background in transportation industry. Throughout traffic engineer work in transportation industry I have developed a variety skill and good understanding of AutoCAD Road design, concept and scheme design, Crash reduction studies, good understanding of SIDRA intersection Modelling and TMP designs.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Traffic Engineer

Higgins Contractor
, Auckland
10.2022 - Current

· Provide expertise on Traffic Management planning & requirements, best practice, risks and strategy.

· Assisting Traffic to lead to the implementation of transportation planning strategies to meet the project consent conditions and impose minimal impact on other road users, local interest groups and residents.

· Integrate traffic plans and desired outcomes with stakeholders and the design & construction teams.

· Assist the traffic lead with strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including NZTA, utility companies, local residents and Auckland Transport.

· Contributing to the Traffic Management KRAs & KPIs;

· Assisting Traffic lead with tracking the TTM Zone- budget.

· Facilitate internal and external communications relating to traffic management issues for relevant Zone.

Transportation Technologist

Stantec
, Auckland
09.2021 - 03.2022

· Carry out site surveys, investigations, and feasibility studies.

· Undertake scheme designs projects whilst adhering to relevant technical guidance.

· Produce calculations, specifications, and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide appropriate solutions.

· Initiate, conduct, collate and analyse background studies that are needed to establish the factual and expected traffic patterns of client projects.

· Develop and maintain strong client relations through excellent project performance.

· Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for project design and construction.

· Complete all work with Stantec core values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedure

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) -

Unitec Institute of Technology
Mt Albert, Auckland
04.2017

Skills

Technical/Engineering

Broad knowledge of engineering techniques with expertise in Autocad drawing and Geometric Design of Road Based on NZTA Specification design solutions and road maintenance

Good understanding of road pavement design and construction, road markings, temporary traffic management plan and procedure, road components, and identifying road defects and solutions

Good understanding and knowledge of NZ Road design standards and design guidelines (ATCOP, TDM, Austroads, and MOTSAM) and local authority code of practices

Familiar with CAS (Extracting collision diagram, English report, and Coded crash report)

Ability to perform a technical report

Demonstrable experience in using SCATS data to estimate traffic delays and queues

Good understanding of wastewater and stormwater management

Areas of Expertise

Traffic Impact Assessments (TIA)

Traffic generation assessment

AutoCAD road design, parking design and vehicle tracking

Concept and scheme design

Detailed design of signs and road marking

Data analysis

Interpersonal

Ability to work in a Team Environment: comfortable and enjoy communicating with all team members to solve problems and achieve all set goals

Good communication skills: gained from recent and previous work experience

Enjoy supporting others as well as learning from colleagues

Certification

· TTM Planner 16th June 2021 – No expiry date

· Safe system Engineering Certificate 5th May 2017 – No expiry date

Timeline

Traffic Engineer

Higgins Contractor
10.2022 - Current

Transportation Technologist

Stantec
09.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) -

Unitec Institute of Technology
Michael Araya