FTC&H

Senior Traffic Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 10+ years of traffic engineering experience with MDOT-related projects.
  • Michigan Professional Engineer license required.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation; AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of MDOT traffic standards and guidelines.
  • Familiarity with traffic analysis software like Highway Capacity Software and Synchro.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of traffic engineering projects.
  • Ensure compliance with MDOT standards and design guidelines.
  • Conduct various traffic studies and forecast traffic patterns.
  • Prepare technical reports, proposals, and cost estimates.
  • Manage project scope, budget, and communication effectively.
  • Mentor junior staff and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Collaborate with clients and contractors for project success.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Wellness reimbursement and activities
  • Tuition and professional development reimbursement
  • Vacation, sick time, and parental leave policies
  • Flexible and hybrid work schedules available
  • 401(k), profit sharing, and employee ownership opportunities
Full Job Description
Senior Traffic Engineer

Location: Any Fishbeck Michigan Regional Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Working with our Transportation team in Michigan, you will lead complex transportation design projects from concept through construction, support client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help grow Fishbeck's Michigan transportation practice.

What You'll Do
  • Lead the design and development of traffic engineering components, including maintenance of traffic plans, signing and pavement marking layouts, and traffic signal systems.
  • Ensure project work complies with MDOT standards, the Michigan Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 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 while coordinating with other disciplines and regional offices.
  • Collaborate with clients, local agencies, and contractors to deliver high-quality solutions.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 10+ years of traffic engineering experience, including MDOT-related projects.
  • Michigan Professional Engineer 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 and Synchro; TransModeler experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the ITE Trip Generation Manual, complex maintenance of traffic design, and traffic studies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with intelligent transportation systems and highway lighting design is a plus.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Wellness reimbursement and activities
  • Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
  • Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
  • Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
  • 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
  • And more!


Build Your Future Here

Please apply for the role, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team (not a bot) will reach out to you. Candidates for this position can reside in the Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Farmington Hills, Lansing, Ann Arbor, or Kalamazoo, MI markets.

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