Traffic Signal Design Engineer - CT
Traffic Signal Design Engineer -(Hybrid | New Haven, CT)
An established and growing engineering firm is seeking a full-time Traffic signal Engineer to join its Traffic Design Team in a hybrid role based in New Haven, Connecticut. This position is ideal for candidates with 5+ years of experience in transportation or traffic engineering who are looking to advance their career in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with:
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local design standards, including MUTCD and AASHTO
- Experience with traffic engineering software such as:
- Highway Capacity Software (HCS)
- SYNCHRO / SIMTRAFFIC
- CORSIM
- Background supporting transportation projects including:
- Traffic data analysis
- Technical report writing
- Corridor and safety studies
- Traffic signal design
- Maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) plans
- Traffic impact and operations analyses
- Highway, intersection, or interchange improvements
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will support traffic engineering services on various state and municipal projects. Responsibilities will involve analysis, design development, documentation, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication skills
- Solid organizational abilities
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- A proactive mindset and attention to detail
Compensation & Benefits
This full‑time position offers:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Gold-level health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 3% matching retirement plan
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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