Traffic Engineer
We are partnered with a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm that is experiencing significant growth across its transportation practice. Backed by a strong project backlog and continued investment in transportation infrastructure, the firm is seeking a Traffic Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of roadway, ITS, and traffic signal projects throughout North Carolina. This opportunity offers exposure to high-profile transportation projects, technical career growth, and the stability of a well-established national organization.
The Traffic Engineer will be responsible for:
- Developing traffic engineering designs for transportation improvement projects.
- Preparing traffic signal plans, ITS designs, signing and pavement marking plans, and related construction documents.
- Supporting traffic operations analyses, signal timing evaluations, and traffic impact studies.
- Coordinating with project managers, clients, local agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Assisting with the delivery of NCDOT and municipal transportation projects from concept through construction.
- Performing quality control reviews and ensuring designs comply with applicable standards and specifications.
- Contributing to project schedules, budgets, and successful project execution.
The Traffic Engineer should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of traffic engineering, transportation engineering, ITS, or traffic signal design experience.
- EIT certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience preparing traffic signal and/or ITS design plans.
- Familiarity with NCDOT standards, specifications, and project delivery processes.
- Proficiency with design and analysis software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, Synchro, VISSIM, or similar tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package with bonus potential.
- Hybrid work schedule and flexible work environment.
- Strong project backlog providing long-term stability and career growth.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Quarterly bonuses/quarterly reviews
- Professional development opportunities, mentorship, and PE support.
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