ERICK CARRANZA
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Transportation Engineer (EIT) with 4+ years of experience in traffic engineering, specializing in Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA), corridor operations, and signal optimization across Texas. Proven ability to lead field data collection, coordinate with agencies (TxDOT, municipalities), and support multidisciplinary teams in delivering transportation projects. Passed PE Civil – Transportation exam and actively progressing toward licensure. Positioned to contribute at a high level in project delivery and grow into a Project Management role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Engineer (EIT)
GKW Engineering
02.2023 - Current
- Delivered Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA) for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments across multiple Texas jurisdictions, supporting entitlement and design decisions.
- Performed intersection and corridor operational analyses using Synchro 11, evaluating Level of Service (LOS) and developing mitigation strategies including turn lane improvements, signal timing adjustments, and geometric modifications.
- Led signal optimization modeling for a coordinated arterial corridor, developing updated phasing and timing plans that improved traffic flow and reduced overall delay.
- Developed detailed engineering exhibits using MicroStation and OpenRoads, including traffic flow diagrams, sight distance evaluations, and proposed roadway improvements.
- Led TxDOT strip map data collection and production, managing a multidisciplinary team of 4 (graduate engineer, CAD technician, and interns), ensuring QA/QC and timely delivery of field data and mapping outputs.
- Produced comprehensive corridor strip maps integrating crash data, signage inventory, drainage structures, speed zones, and jurisdictional limits to support roadway safety improvements.
- Coordinated with survey teams to support roadway design efforts, including development of profile views and cross-sections.
- Played a key role in the City of Jarrell Transportation Master Plan, including: Direct coordination with City staff and regional stakeholders, Supporting public outreach and data collection efforts, Assisting in development of transportation planning recommendations
Summer Engineering Technician
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported structural bridge inspections and condition evaluations, identifying deficiencies and documenting findings.
- Prepared inspection reports and recommended repair strategies based on observed conditions.
- Developed repair detail drawings in MicroStation, including plan, elevation, and cross-sectional views.
- Assisted in ASR-related concrete sampling and testing coordination.
Superintendent Assistant
Associated Construction Partners
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Coordinated labor schedules, material procurement, and field operations to support project timelines.
- Prepared weekly progress reports for project management and stakeholders.
- Verified elevations for sewer installations using survey equipment.
- Supported implementation of traffic control plans (TCP) and created as-built sketches in AutoCAD.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01-2023
Skills
- Synchro
- MicroStation
- OpenRoads
- AutoCAD
Certification
- Engineer in Training (EIT) – Texas
- Passed Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam – Civil: Transportation (Pending Licensure)
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Transportation Engineer (EIT)
GKW Engineering
02.2023 - Current
Summer Engineering Technician
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Superintendent Assistant
Associated Construction Partners
06.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas At San Antonio