Richmond
Owusu Duah
Transportation Engineer
MSc Candidate at the University of South Florida and Traffic Engineering Intern at Stantec. Specializing in traffic impact analysis, signal timing optimization, and transportation safety across Florida.
4.0
GPA at USF
5+
Years Experience
40+
Intersections Analyzed
2
Scholarships Awarded
MSc Transportation Engineering
University of South Florida, Tampa FL
About Me
👋 Hi — I'm Richmond Owusu Duah, a Transportation Engineering MSc candidate at the University of South Florida (GPA: 4.0) and a Traffic Engineering Intern at Stantec, where I prepare traffic impact analyses, develop Synchro models, and support safety studies across Florida.
With over 5 years of engineering experience across Ghana and the United States, I bring a practical, data-driven approach to traffic operations, access management, and transportation safety. I'm currently ITE USF Chapter President and the recipient of two competitive scholarships in transportation.
I'm actively seeking a full-time Traffic or ITS Engineering role starting May 2026. Let's connect — I'm always open to new challenges and collaborations in the transportation field.
Technical Skills
Traffic Analysis & Simulation
GIS, CAD & Design
Programming & Data
Documentation & Review
Currently Learning
Work Experience
My professional journey in the engineering field.
Traffic Engineering Intern
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. · Tampa, FL
Traffic Impact Analysis & Operational Evaluation
- Prepare Traffic Impact Analyses for commercial and medical developments across Florida (Tampa, Naples, Lakeland, Plant City, Bushnell).
- Perform trip generation and distribution analysis using the ITE Trip Generation Manual.
- Develop and update Synchro models to evaluate level of service, control delay, and intersection performance under existing, background, and future conditions.
- Evaluate site access configurations, driveway spacing, and signal warrant criteria per FDOT and municipal standards.
Parking Studies & Access Management
- Prepare parking demand analyses using ITE and Urban Land Institute methodologies.
- Contributed to the Lakeland Regional Health Ambulatory Surgical Center Parking Study.
- Analyze corridor access modifications including conversion of full median openings to directional openings.
Corridor Operations & Traffic Safety Analysis
- Support corridor-level operations study evaluating ~40 intersections in Cape Coral.
- Review crash data and develop safety improvement recommendations consistent with FDOT guidance and the Highway Safety Manual.
Technical Documentation & Agency Coordination
- Prepare technical memoranda, TIA exemption documentation, transportation narratives, and report sections for agency submission.
- Support due diligence reviews and operational feasibility assessments for proposed developments.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, USF
- Teach and lead laboratory sessions for ~75 undergraduate students in Introduction to Design Graphics, covering engineering drawing principles and CAD fundamentals.
- Grade assignments for Probability & Statistics, Professional & Ethical Issues in Engineering, and Mechanics of Materials.
- Provide academic support and personalized guidance during office hours.
Civil Engineer
Electrochem Ghana Limited · Ghana
- Supervised construction of gravel access roads and internal roadway networks across a 41,000-acre concession supporting large-scale salt production.
- Oversaw construction of earth embankments, containment dikes, reservoirs, floodgates, and bittern canal systems for water control and salt harvesting infrastructure.
- Coordinated with mechanical, chemical, and production engineers during installation of pump systems and supporting civil infrastructure.
- Conducted site inspections and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with engineering standards, material specifications, and safety regulations.
Assistant Civil Engineer
Department of Urban Roads · Ghana
- Supervised road construction projects, including rehabilitation, asphalt overlays, and sectional repairs.
- Supported transportation planning efforts by conducting traffic count analyses and contributing to technical reports that informed data-driven decision-making for roadway improvements.
Featured Projects
A selection of my work in traffic engineering and research.
Signal Timing Optimization
Reduced traffic delay by 20% through advanced signal coordination for 5 downtown Tampa intersections.
MFD Simulation for Urban Networks
Derived Macroscopic Fundamental Diagrams for the USF campus network to analyze congestion dynamics.
Traffic Impact Analysis
Assessed traffic impact for a proposed medical campus on Immokalee Road including access management strategies.
Leadership & Affiliations
Engaging with the professional community.
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Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), USF Chapter
President (Jan 2026 – Present) · Vice President (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) · Student Member (Aug 2024 – Apr 2025) -
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society – Florida Gamma Chapter
Member (November 2025 – Present) - ITE Student Leadership Summit 2025 – Florida Atlantic University
- Active member – ASCE & NSBE, USF Chapters
Awards & Conferences
Celebrating achievements and continuous learning.
- Anne Brewer Academic Scholarship, ITS Florida (November 2025)
- CUTR Master's Scholarship, Center for Urban Transportation Research (October 2024)
- ITE Annual Meeting Attendee (August 2025)
Certifications
Professional development and technical training.
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GTSITE Synchro Training (16 PDH)
Iteris · April 2025 -
Bentley CUBE v6.5.1 Introduction (Fundamentals)
June 2025
Education
My academic background and qualifications.
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL · May 2026
Concentration: Transportation Engineering
GPA: 4.0
Coursework: Traffic Systems, Traffic Flow Theory, Travel Demand Modelling, Data Science.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana · Summer 2019
Honors: First Class
Coursework: Highway & Transportation Engineering, Pavement Design, Civil Engineering Design.
Hobbies & Interests
Outside of engineering, I enjoy exploring the world through different lenses.
Cycling
Exploring Tampa Bay trails on weekends
Reading
Tech, urban planning, and African literature
Traveling
From Ghana to the US — always curious
Volunteering
Giving back to the community.
Volunteer
Feeding Tampa Bay (with Stantec)
- Volunteered alongside Stantec colleagues to sort thousands of pounds of potatoes for families in need.
- A meaningful opportunity to give back to the community and connect with teammates outside the office.
53rd Engineering Expo Volunteer
USF College of Engineering
- Guided K–12 students through interactive exhibits, showcasing applications of civil and transportation engineering.
- Helped spark interest in STEM and contributed to an inspiring educational experience for young learners.
Volunteer
The Hope Journey (NGO) - Ghana
- Supported education equity by assisting with logistics and outreach for a community-focused NGO.
- Played a key role in distributing essential academic materials to hundreds of children in underserved rural areas.
Gallery
Moments from fieldwork, conferences, and student life.
Photos coming soon — check back after upcoming events!