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raSmith

Surveys land and designs roads and developments

Traffic Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Madison, WI, USA
HybridHybrid home/office-based environment.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringTransportation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a U.S.-accredited college or university with coursework in transportation and preferably traffic.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Sound decision-making skills.
Responsibilities
  • Perform traffic analysis and modeling.
  • Conduct safety studies.
  • Design traffic signals.
  • Perform roundabout analysis.
  • Conduct parking studies.
  • Perform transportation planning.
  • Evaluate pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
  • Perform multimodal evaluations.
  • Perform traffic signal timing.
  • Design signing and pavement markings.
  • Perform work zone analysis.
  • Conduct intersection control evaluations.
  • Develop conceptual improvement designs.
  • Provide traffic support for public and private clients.
  • Perform technical writing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Synchro, HCS, and Sidra.

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raSmith designs roads, land developments, parks, and stormwater systems for local governments and private developers, with civil and structural engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, and ecologists in one firm. That mix lets a single team carry a project from the first site survey to finished construction. Its public clients include Wisconsin's transportation department, which hires it for highway design and to acquire land for road projects. Crews map sites with 3D laser scanners and drones, draw the plans, and inspect the work as contractors build it. Founded in 1978, raSmith is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and has offices elsewhere in Wisconsin and in Illinois and California.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Brookfield, Illinois

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • raSmith offers paid parental leave, adding explicit family support alongside its broader employee benefits.
  • raSmith's graduate rotational programme spans six divisions over one year, with mentoring and practical engineering assignments.
  • raSmith announced its relocation to a larger Cedarburg office in June 2026, expanding workspace for its local team.

What critics are saying

  • raSmith identifies contested parcels and eminent-domain proceedings as reasons land acquisition extends from weeks to several months.
  • raSmith's Irvine crew-chief role combines winning projects, managing surveyors and conducting field surveys until support staff are added.
  • raSmith's Irvine crew-chief role requires California survey licensure or an out-of-state licence with California qualification within six months.

What makes raSmith unique

  • raSmith is led by founder Richard A. Smith's son, second-generation owner and president Richard A. Smith Jr.
  • raSmith builds client web maps and asset dashboards, with ArcGIS deployment, annual administration and training support.
  • raSmith combines multi-beam sonar with GPS positioning to map underwater lake and river terrain.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

Urban Milwaukee
Jul 28th, 2026
Daniel Stadig joins rasmith's structural services division as a senior project manager in the Cold-Formed Steel engineering group.

Daniel Stadig joins rasmith's structural services division as a senior project manager in the Cold-Formed Steel engineering group. By raSmith - Jul 28th, 2026 09:08 am BROOKFIELD, Wis. - raSmith, a multi-disciplinary civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, is pleased to announce that Daniel Stadig has joined the firm's structural services division as a senior project manager in the cold-formed steel engineering group. Stadig will work remotely from Colorado, supporting clients nationwide with cold-formed steel structural engineering services. Stadig brings more than 20 years of structural engineering experience specializing in new building and renovation design, cold-formed steel engineering, and forensic investigations of distressed structures. His experience includes structural system design, building information modeling (BIM), 3D coordination, project management, and construction inspection. Throughout his career, he has contributed to structural engineering projects across a wide range of markets including: * Aerospace * Aviation * Commercial * Education * Government * Healthcare * Hospitality * Industrial * Residential * Science and Technology Stadig is an active leader within the structural engineering profession. He has served in several leadership positions with the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI), including vice chair, chair, executive committee member, and emerging technology committee chair. He is also a member of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) and has authored technical publications on cold-formed steel design and construction. "Daniel's extensive structural engineering experience and technical knowledge make him a valuable addition to our team," said Pat Hainault, co-director of structural services and cold-formed group leader. "His expertise in cold-formed steel engineering and experience leading complex projects across multiple industries complements raSmith's commitment to providing responsive, high-quality solutions to clients nationwide." Stadig holds a master's degree in structural engineering from Mississippi State University and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Marquette University. He is a licensed professional engineer whose technical expertise and industry leadership further strengthen raSmith's cold-formed steel engineering capabilities. About raSmith. raSmith is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm established in the city of Brookfield, Wisconsin, in 1978. Our services include civil engineering, structural engineering, transportation and traffic, land surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), development management, landscape architecture, ecological services, construction services, LiDAR (3D laser scanning), and UAS (unmanned aircraft systems). We work on projects nationwide from our six locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California. The firm employs a staff of 220. For more information about raSmith, visit www.rasmith.com. City event calendar NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

The Daily Reporter Publishing Co.
Jun 23rd, 2026
Civil engineering firm moves into new Cedarburg office.

Civil engineering firm moves into new Cedarburg office. A Brookfield-based multidisciplinary civil engineering and surveying firm has traded one Cedarburg office for another. raSmith on Tuesday announced that it has relocated its Cedarburg office to a larger space at N70W5185 Columbia Rd., Suite 200, in Cedarburg. The firm previously operated at W62N588 Washington Ave. It closed on the lease for the new office on May 15, a company spokesperson said. The new office will accommodate an expanded on-site team with additional disciplines and the move reflects the firm's growth, officials said. The company will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in Cedarburg in September. "Our new Cedarburg location allows us to better accommodate our growing team while maintaining the level of responsiveness our clients expect," said Richard A. Smith Jr., president at raSmith, in a statement. "This move positions us to meet increasing demand and reinforces our long-term commitment to the Cedarburg area and the communities we serve." The office will offer a range of services including municipal engineering, land surveying, site design, landscape architecture, transportation and traffic engineering, ecological services, construction services, UAS mapping and static LiDAR, officials said. raSmith has additional offices in Madison, Appleton, Irvine, Calif. and Naperville, Ill.

Urban Milwaukee
Feb 12th, 2026
Sheri Lieffring Joins RaSmith as an Ecological Project Manager in the Municipal Services Division

Sheri Lieffring joins rasmith as an ecological project manager in the municipal services division. By raSmith - Feb 12th, 2026 01:02 pm BROOKFIELD, Wis. - raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, is pleased to announce that Sheri Lieffring has joined raSmith as an ecological project manager in the municipal services division. Lieffring is a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources assured wetland delineator and a professional wetland scientist, bringing more than 25 years of experience in natural resources and ecological consulting to the team. Lieffring brings deep expertise in: * Wetland delineation * Environmental corridor delineation * Wetland and waterway permitting * Hydrologic and vegetation monitoring * Habitat and ecological assessments * Land use planning * Restoration project oversight She has collaborated with both municipal and private-sector clients throughout her career, assisting with regulatory compliance, environmental reviews, and natural resource management. Lieffring's professional experience spans: * Technical fieldwork * Project management * Land use and environmental planning * Plan reviews * Permitting * Vegetation and habitat surveys She has prepared environmental permit applications, conducted ecological and hydrologic field studies, reviewed development and zoning-related plans, and provided technical guidance on zoning, land use, and conservation practices. Lieffring also has a strong background in GIS applications, has attended public hearings, and has worked with multiple governmental agencies on environmental and regulatory matters. Lieffring holds a Bachelor of Science in Water Resources with an emphasis in watershed management from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, along with a minor in land use planning with an emphasis in conservation biology. She has completed numerous advanced training courses in wetland delineation, environmental corridor delineation, stormwater management, plant identification, and leadership development. About raSmith. raSmith is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm established in the city of Brookfield, Wisconsin, in 1978. Our services include civil engineering, structural engineering, transportation and traffic, land surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), development management, landscape architecture, ecological services, construction services, LiDAR (3D laser scanning), and UAS (unmanned aircraft systems). We work on projects nationwide from our six locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California. The firm employs a staff of 220. For more information about raSmith, visit www.rasmith.com. NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
Jan 28th, 2026
raSmith Welcomes Nicole Smullen, Adds Real Estate Acquisition Services

raSmith welcomes Nicole Smullen, adds real estate acquisition services. MADISON, Wis. - Nicole Smullen has joined raSmith as the real estate services manager in the transportation division at the firm's Brookfield, Wis., office. Smullen will expand the firm's capabilities by providing real estate acquisition services for infrastructure projects to public sector clients, including the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), counties, and local governments. Smullen brings more than 20 years of experience in transportation infrastructure and utility coordination as a real estate services and utility project manager. Her expertise includes real estate acquisition and negotiation, plat and appraisal reviews, utility conflict resolution, and relocation planning for major roadway and infrastructure projects. She has extensive experience with WisDOT manuals, the Trans 220 process, and compliance with the Federal Uniform Act, giving her a vast understanding of state and federal requirements that guide successful project delivery. Smullen brings a cross-disciplinary, collaborative mindset to her work by organizing a team early in the project and ensuring everyone shares the objective of completing right-of-way acquisition on time to maintain construction schedules. "We're thrilled to welcome Nicole, whose real estate expertise will strengthen our team's ability to support clients across complex projects," said John Elkin, P.E., raSmith director of transportation services. "Her skills will not only elevate the transportation division's integrated solutions, but also streamline coordination with multiple project stakeholders." Smullen is a WisDOT-approved Local Public Agency negotiation consultant, licensed as a real estate salesperson in Wisconsin, and is a member of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA). She holds a master's degree in public administration and bachelor's degree in criminology and law studies from Marquette University. About raSmith raSmith is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm established in the city of Brookfield, Wisconsin, in 1978. Its services include civil engineering, structural engineering, transportation and traffic, land surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), development management, landscape architecture, ecological services, construction services, LiDAR (3D laser scanning), and UAS (unmanned aircraft systems). Greatermadisonchamber work on projects nationwide from its six locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California. The firm employs a staff of 220. For more information about raSmith, visit www.rasmith.com.

Urban Milwaukee
Jul 22nd, 2025
raSmith Named 2025 Business of the Year by Waukesha County Business Alliance

BROOKFIELD, Wis. - The Waukesha County Business Alliance has named raSmith as its 2025 Business of the Year in the medium-sized business category.