Traffic Engineer

Summit Design and Engineering Services

$70K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in transportation design
  • Proficiency in Microstation, Open Roads, Geopack, and Corridor Modeling
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in NC or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Preferred experience with NCDOT and VDOT designs
  • Strong understanding of traffic engineering and related disciplines
  • Excellent communication and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of traffic signal and ITS designs
  • Engage in NCDOT and municipal roadway projects
  • Conduct field investigations and traffic signal inspections
  • Collaborate with clients and public agencies
  • Present information at public meetings

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Access to advanced technology and tools
  • Participation in diverse projects across multiple regions
  • Flexible working arrangements based on location
Full Job Description
We are seeking a qualified individual to lead and assist in the development of traffic signal, electrical programming details, ITS, and broadband fiber designs. This position will be based in our Traffic/ITS Department at either our Hillsborough or Raleigh office. The role primarily involves working on NCDOT roadway/highway projects, as well as municipal streets, pedestrian facilities, and broadband fiber design projects in Virginia.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and assist in the development of traffic signal designs, ITS, and broadband fiber designs
  • Work on NCDOT roadway/highway projects, as well as municipal streets and pedestrian facilities
  • Thorough knowledge of NCDOT traffic signal design standards and MUTCD protocols
  • Perform field investigations, construction inspections, and traffic signal equipment inventories
  • Collaborate with clients and public agencies; occasionally participate in public meetings and presentations

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET) or similar degree
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive design experience in transportation design
  • Familiarity with Microstation, Open Roads, Geopack, and Corridor Modeling
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required in NC or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire; registration in other states is favorable
  • NCDOT & VDOT design experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of traffic engineering disciplines such as TIA/capacity analysis, signal system timing plans, pavement marking, and signing
  • Excellent communication skills, proactive attitude, and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Experience in client development and project management
  • Experience in general project development workflow
  • Strong engineering analysis and judgment
  • Ability to adhere to project budgets and schedules
  • Valid driver's license and ability to drive

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