Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Senior Traffic Engineer - Multiple Teams

Transportation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeSt. George, UT, USA$120k - $160k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
At least 8 years of professional experience in traffic or transportation engineering is required, including demonstrated experience managing projects and leading technical teams.
Proficiency with MicroStation OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar design platforms is required.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet schedules and budgets, and maintain positive client relationships.
The ability to train and mentor less experienced staff in design and project delivery is required.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver traffic signal, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and lighting projects from planning through design and construction support.
Lead project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and coordination to meet project, team, and client objectives.
Oversee analysis, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and technical memoranda.
Ensure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and applicable state and local agency standards.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders while supporting proposal development and scope definition.
Provide technical oversight, quality control reviews, and mentorship to engineering and design staff.
Coordinate with roadway, structural, planning, utility, drainage, and construction teams to support integrated project delivery and ongoing business development efforts.

Desired Qualifications

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is preferred.
Design-Build and alternative delivery experience is a plus.
Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, Highway Capacity Software (HCS), or SIDRA is a plus.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to plan, manage, and deliver complex transportation projects with a focus on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signals, and roadway lighting. This role is suited for a seasoned professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style to multidisciplinary project teams.

The Senior Traffic Engineer will serve as a project manager and technical leader, working directly with clients and public agencies while guiding internal teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and effective traffic engineering solutions.

This position will primarily support our Utah offices but will have opportunities to support other offices throughout the western United States.

Manage and deliver traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects from planning through design and construction support.
Lead project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and coordination to meet project, team, and client objectives.
Oversee the analysis, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and technical memoranda.
Ensure compliance with MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, and applicable state and local agency standards.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders while supporting proposal development and scope definition.
Provide technical oversight, quality control reviews, and mentorship to engineering and design staff.
Coordinate with roadway, structural, planning, utility, drainage, and construction teams to support integrated project delivery and ongoing business development efforts.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; PTOE certification preferred.
8+ years of professional experience in traffic or transportation engineering, with demonstrated experience managing projects and leading technical teams.
Design-Build and alternative delivery experience is a plus.
Proficiency with MicroStation OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar design platforms.
Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, or SIDRA is a plus.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet schedules and budgets, and maintain positive client relationships.
Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff with design and project delivery

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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