Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects

Senior Traffic Engineer

Wilson & Company, Inc Engineers & Architects • $140K — $160K *
Saint Louis, MO 63129In-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 Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska, or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
  • Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or a Road Safety Professional (RSP) Levels 1 or 2 preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years in traffic engineering and design experience.
  • Proficiency in simulation software (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM), GIS, and/or CAD (MicroStation/AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage traffic design and traffic operation projects.
  • Provide design oversight for roadway lighting, signing, pavement marking, and traffic management system designs.
  • Develop technical traffic analysis for highways and multi-modal facilities using various software.
  • Oversee maintenance of traffic (MOT) and sequencing plans during construction phases.
  • Conduct traffic safety analyses including Road Safety Audits (RSAs).
  • Manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring quality assurance and control.
  • Assist in business development efforts and foster client relationships.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse project types and sizes, including design-build.
  • Collaborative work environment with mentorship opportunities.
  • Continuous learning and professional development initiatives.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams on challenging transportation projects.
Full Job Description
Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Midwest 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 Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska, 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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