Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects

Senior Traffic Engineer

Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects • $140K *
Albuquerque, NM 87121In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New Mexico or must obtain within six months.
  • Preferred certifications: PTOE and/or RSP Levels 1 or 2.
  • 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering and design.
  • Proficient in simulation software (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM), GIS, and CAD (MicroStation/AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

  • Lead traffic design and operation projects.
  • Produce roadway designs including lighting, signing, and traffic signals.
  • Conduct technical traffic analysis for highways and multi-modal facilities.
  • Oversee maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans during construction.
  • Perform traffic safety analyses and identify countermeasures.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality control.
  • Assist in business development and client relationship building.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment and mentorship opportunities.
  • Engagement in diverse traffic design projects.
  • Chance to work with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and continuous learning.
Full Job Description
Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Southwest transportation planning and engineering team. This role will serve state and local agency clients and lead traffic design projects, safety evaluations, and multimodal facility analysis. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of project types and sizes, including design-build.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Traffic Design and Analysis:
    • Lead and manage traffic design and traffic operation projects and tasks.
    • Provide design oversight in producing roadway lighting, signing, pavement marking, traffic signals, and traffic management system designs; intersection designs; capacity and signal warrant analyses; and ITS systems.
    • Develop technical traffic analysis for highways, streets, and multi-modal facilities utilizing multiple software and programs as necessary.
    • Assist in providing oversight of maintenance of traffic (MOT) and sequencing plans throughout the construction phase of a project.
  • Safety Evaluations:
    • Perform traffic safety analyses, including Road Safety Audits (RSAs).
    • Identify deficiencies and propose safety countermeasures.


  • Project Management:
    • Oversee project budgets, schedules, and quality assurance/control (QA/QC) procedures.
    • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on transportation projects.


  • Business Development:
    • Assist in developing proposals and marketing strategies.
    • Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.


  • Mentorship and Leadership:
    • Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative work environment.
    • Promote company initiatives and build team consensus.


Key Attributes:
  • Innovative and solutions-oriented thinker.
  • Collaborative and organized, with strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Committed to continuous learning and best practices.
  • Strategic thinker with strong technical and critical thinking abilities.


Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's degree is a plus but not required.
  • Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New Mexico, or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
  • Certification: Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or a Road Safety Professional (RSP) Levels 1 or 2 is preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years in traffic engineering and design.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in using simulation software (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and/or CAD (MicroStation/AutoCAD). Familiarity with relevant industry standards and guidelines, such as MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) standards.


Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary range: $140,000 + (depending on experience)

About Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects

Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects is a multidisciplinary engineering and architecture firm that provides planning, design, and construction management services. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, bridges, construction services, environmental, facilities, geospatial, planning, rail and transit, roads and highways, surveying, water resources, and water/wastewater. Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects serves clients in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Learn more about Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$5 million
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$100 million
* Ladders Estimates

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