Traffic Engineer - Indianapolis
Traffic Engineer
Overview
An established multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join its growing transportation team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse mix of transportation projects throughout Indiana and the Midwest, including traffic studies, safety evaluations, intersection improvements, signal design, roadway planning, and multimodal transportation initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for improving mobility and safety while collaborating with transportation planners, roadway engineers, public agencies, and local municipalities.
Responsibilities
- Perform traffic engineering analyses and studies, including:
- Traffic impact studies
- Intersection capacity analysis
- Safety studies and crash evaluations
- Corridor studies
- Signal warrant analyses
- Develop traffic forecasts and transportation models.
- Design traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, and maintenance of traffic plans.
- Prepare technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Coordinate with state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and other public agencies.
- Assist with project management responsibilities, including schedules, budgets, and client communication.
- Support transportation planning and roadway design teams on multidisciplinary projects.
- Participate in public meetings, stakeholder coordination, and presentations.
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
- 3+ years of traffic engineering experience preferred.
- Experience with transportation and traffic operations analysis software such as:
- Synchro/SimTraffic
- HCS
- VISSIM
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- MicroStation (preferred)
- Knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO, and state DOT design standards.
- Strong report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Experience
- Traffic signal design and timing.
- Roundabout analysis and design.
- Road safety audits.
- Transportation master planning.
- Highway and arterial corridor studies.
- Grant-funded transportation projects.
- Experience working with INDOT and local public agencies.
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive
- Diverse transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Strong backlog of public-sector work.
- Collaborative team culture with accessible leadership.
- Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance.
- Clear path for professional growth and advancement.
- Continuing education and professional development support.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.
This position is ideal for a traffic engineering professional seeking long-term career growth, project diversity, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on transportation systems across the region.
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