FTC&H

Senior Traffic Engineer

FTC&H$90K — $110K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of traffic engineering experience, particularly with MDOT projects
  • Michigan PE license is a must
  • Proficient in MicroStation; AutoCAD/Civil 3D knowledge is a plus
  • Strong understanding of MDOT standards and guidelines
  • Familiar with Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro, and ideally TransModeler
  • Experience with complex maintenance of traffic (MOT) design and traffic studies
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of traffic engineering components, ensuring MDOT compliance
  • Conduct traffic impact and safety studies, as well as signal optimizations
  • Prepare technical reports, proposals, and construction cost estimates
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and communication
  • Mentor junior staff and coordinate across multiple offices
  • Collaborate with clients, local agencies, and contractors for comprehensive solutions

Benefits

  • Work with a leading professional consulting firm
  • Opportunity to mentor and influence junior engineers
  • Access to diverse transportation projects across Michigan
  • Collaborative work environment with a hands-on approach
  • Potential for professional growth within a large firm
Full Job Description
Fishbeck is seeking an accomplished Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Division in Michigan. This position is ideal for a technically proficient, client-focused professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is prepared to lead complex transportation design projects. The successful candidate will oversee initiatives from concept through construction, mentor junior staff, and play a pivotal role in the continued growth of our Michigan transportation practice.

Primary Functions
  • Lead the design and development of traffic engineering components, including maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans, signing and pavement marking layouts, and traffic signal systems, ensuring compliance with MDOT standards, the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD), and applicable design guidelines.
  • Conduct traffic impact studies, safety studies, signal optimization, and traffic forecasting.
  • Prepare technical reports, proposals, and construction cost estimates.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and communication.
  • Mentor and support junior staff; coordinate with other disciplines and regional offices (OH, MI, IN).
  • Collaborate with clients, local agencies, and contractors to deliver high-quality solutions.


Minimum Physical Requirements
Occasionally exposed to light lifting, sitting, and walking. May perform duties in the field and will be required to access and maneuver around project sites and use a computer. Capable of traveling to and from projects is occasionally required. Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes. Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

Desired Education
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering


Experience & Skills:
  • 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering, including MDOT-related projects.
  • Michigan PE license required.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation; experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of MDOT traffic standards and guidelines.
  • Experience with Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro; TransModeler is a plus.
  • Familiarity with ITE Trip Generation Manual, complex MOT design, and traffic studies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with ITS and highway lighting design is a plus.


What's Next

Please apply for the role, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team (not a bot) will reach out to you. Applicants can be based in Farmington Hills, Grand Rapids, Canton or Lansing MI.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at FTC&H

More Transportation Jobs

Find similar Senior Traffic Engineer jobs: