Stantec

Traffic Engineer

Stantec$80K — $100K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) minimum
  • TX PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Minimum of 5 years traffic engineering project experience
  • Strong knowledge of TxDOT design/planning procedures and PS&E plan production
  • Proficiency in traffic engineering software like Microstation, OpenRoads, and SYNCHRO
  • Ability to solve complex problems using creativity and professional judgment
  • Experience in traffic operations, safety, and preparing PS&E plans

Responsibilities

  • Design traffic signal systems and perform re-timing analysis
  • Conduct operational and roadway capacity analysis
  • Prepare construction documents and cost estimates for projects
  • Coordinate technical aspects of assigned traffic engineering projects
  • Train junior staff on relevant design and operational analysis software

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness programs and health savings accounts
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fees coverage
  • Ten paid holidays each year and vacation accrual of 10-20 days per year
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans
  • Paid family leave, emergency travel benefits
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, Traffic Engineer (PE). The position will offer the opportunity to work on small and large high-profile roadway and highway projects. You will perform a variety of tasks that will require the application of sound principles and best practices.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Projects include traffic signal system design and re-timing, operational analysis, roadway capacity analysis, traffic safety studies, traffic signal, signing, and pavement marking and design, street lighting / illumination design, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
  • Prepare construction documents and cost estimates for City, County and State roadway and highway projects.
  • Perform complex engineering design tasks per Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT's) design standards.
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate the technical aspects of assigned projects.
  • Train developing staff on design and operational analysis software packages for traffic engineering projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Proficiency in Microstation and OpenRoads
  • Proficiency in SIGN CAD, AGI-32 and micro-simulation modeling and operational analysis using SYNCHRO, SIMTRAFFIC, VISSIM, and HCS and other applicable Transportation Engineering Models.
  • Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, including writing technical reports and memos using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong knowledge of the TxDOT design/planning procedures, and PS&E plan production
  • Experience must include traffic operations and safety; highway capacity analysis; traffic operational analysis; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); designing and implementing traffic signal system timings; and preparing PS&E plans.
  • Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation
  • Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies
  • Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others

    Education and Experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) minimum
  • TX PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Minimum of 5 years traffic engineering project experience
  • TxDOT Precertification preferred

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | TX | Plano
Other Locations: United States | TX | Austin
Organization: BC-2142 Transpt-US Texas
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 01/07/2026 04:07:24
Req ID: 1006576

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
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