Traffic Project Engineer - Tustin
Job Title: Traffic Project Engineer ($70,000 - $100,000)
Company Description:
A growing transportation engineering consulting firm serving public- and private-sector clients throughout Southern California. The firm specializes in traffic engineering, transportation planning, civil engineering, and related infrastructure projects for agencies, municipalities, and developers.
Job Description:
Join a collaborative team of transportation professionals supporting a diverse portfolio of traffic and roadway projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on traffic signal design, ITS systems, traffic control plans, and transportation studies while contributing to high-impact projects throughout the region.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare traffic signal, signing and striping, roadway lighting, and ITS plans
- Assist with traffic engineering studies, analyses, and technical reports
- Conduct field investigations and collect project-related data
- Develop project plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and agency stakeholders
- Support transportation planning and traffic operations projects
- Utilize AutoCAD and/or MicroStation for design production
- Assist with project delivery for municipal, county, and state agency clients
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of traffic engineering design experience
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working on transportation or traffic engineering projects
- EIT certification or actively pursuing licensure preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented consulting environment
Compensation:
- Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 annually
- Medical, Dental, and Wellness Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Work Hours
- Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO
- Profit Sharing Program
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Why Should You Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialized transportation engineering team working on meaningful infrastructure projects throughout Southern California. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of design and planning assignments, work alongside experienced professionals, and enjoy a flexible, growth-oriented environment with strong benefits and long-term career potential.
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