Traffic Engineer
Senior Traffic Engineer (Hybrid Role - Houston, TX)
We are seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer with 10+ years of professional experience, a current Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (or ability to transfer), and a PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification. Ideal candidates will also hold relevant TxDOT pre‑certifications and have deep expertise in traffic/transportation engineering for critical infrastructure projects including highways, urban arterials, transit corridors, and intersections. This position will lead planning, analysis, design, and implementation of traffic operations and transportation systems with a focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation. After an introductory period, this is a hybrid role based on project and team needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Help build and grow a best-in-class traffic engineering department in Houston.
- Oversee development and application of traffic simulation models (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, HCS).
- Manage project delivery: traffic operations, traffic analyses, traffic studies, traffic control plan design.
- Serve as a technical expert and client liaison on complex transportation projects.
- Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering collaboration and excellence.
- Collaborate with business development teams to identify opportunities, prepare proposals, and win new work.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal transportation standards and guidelines.
- Represent the firm at industry conferences, client meetings, and public forums.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
- Texas PE license required or ability to transfer.
- PTOE certification required or ability to obtain.
- 10+ years of progressive design experience in traffic/transportation engineering.
- Strong experience with TxDOT design standards.
- Proficiency in Synchro, VISSIM, HCS, MicroStation/Civil 3D, and signal/ITS packages.
- Strong project management, communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
- Willingness to work on-site as needed and ability to travel within Texas.
Salary
- $150,000 - $175,000
Ideal Candidate
- Excited about growing and leading a new team from the ground up (with leadership support).
- Interested in expanding knowledge and design experience across diverse projects and clients (cities, counties, TxDOT).
- Ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
- Passionate about solving complex traffic and transportation engineering problems.
Why Join Us
- Work on impactful projects that improve communities.
- Collaborative culture focused on building something exceptional.
- Professional growth through training, certifications, and hands-on experience.
- Work-life balance with hybrid flexibility for senior staff.
- Competitive benefits including health coverage, 401(k) with employer match, and more.
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