Traffic Engineer

Role Overview

• Support project managers in the planning and execution of traffic engineering projects, including traffic studies, roadway analysis, and signal design.
• Assist with the preparation of scopes, proposals, budgets, and schedules for traffic engineering assignments.
• Perform traffic engineering analysis such as traffic counts, level‑of‑service analysis, safety evaluations, and operational assessments under the guidance of senior staff.
• Prepare designs of traffic control devices and systems, including traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control plans.
• Prepare technical calculations, exhibits, drawings, and plan sheets using traffic engineering and roadway design software.
• Apply local, state, and federal traffic engineering standards, manuals, and criteria (e.g., MUTCD, AASHTO, state DOT guidelines) to assigned work.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (roadway, planning, structures, utilities) to support integrated transportation solutions.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, specifications, and design documentation for traffic engineering projects.
• Collaborate with project teams in communication with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies regarding traffic operations and design elements.
• Support data collection efforts, including field observations, traffic counts, and site reviews, as needed.
• May assist with reviewing the work of technicians or junior staff for completeness and conformance with project expectations.
• Performs other traffic engineering–related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant traffic engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well individually or as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)