Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Senior Traffic Operations Engineer - Professional Engineer

Transportation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeMeridian, ID, USA$120k - $160k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
A Professional Engineering (PE) license is required, with the ability to obtain an Idaho PE within a reasonable timeframe if not currently licensed in Idaho.
At least 10 years of traffic engineering experience with a strong emphasis on operations and analysis is required.
A strong background in traffic operations, corridor performance evaluation, and signal timing strategy is required.
Experience with traffic simulation and modeling tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, or Aimsun is required.
Experience developing signal timing and coordination plans is required.
Working knowledge of ITD and/or ISPWC standards and operational practices is required.
Familiarity with local, regional, state, and federal guidelines and operational criteria is required.
Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers is required.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
The ability to manage scope, schedule, and budgets is required.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a client-focused mindset are required.

Responsibilities

Lead traffic operations analysis and studies for corridors, networks, and complex intersections, including capacity analysis, signal timing strategy, and operational performance evaluations.
Perform traffic simulation and modeling using tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, or Aimsun to evaluate and improve system performance.
Serve as technical lead on mid- to large-scale traffic operations tasks, ensuring quality control and alignment with MUTCD, AASHTO, ITD, and applicable local agency standards.
Prepare traffic studies, technical reports, signal timing documentation, and operational recommendations from project kickoff through implementation.
Support planning, design, and implementation of operational improvements in coordination with design and ITS teams.
Coordinate and lead meetings with clients, including ITD, LHTAC, ACHD, and local municipalities such as Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and other Treasure Valley agencies.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, technicians, and support staff to deliver transportation projects.
Manage assignments, workloads, and training or mentoring of traffic operations staff.
Coordinate with other managers and discipline leads to share resources and align project efforts.
Support business development, client relationships, and long-term program delivery when applicable.

Desired Qualifications

PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification is preferred.
ITS or signal system implementation experience is a plus.
Established relationships with ITD, ACHD, LHTAC, or local agencies are preferred.
A desire to grow professionally and help build and strengthen the traffic operations team is desired.

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

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.

As a Senior Traffic Operations Engineer, P.E., you will bring deep technical expertise and leadership to support mid to large-scale transportation projects across Idaho, with a strong focus on traffic operations, signal systems, corridor performance, and transportation technology. This role serves as a technical lead and mentor, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies to deliver data-driven, efficient, and safe transportation solutions.

Lead traffic operations analysis and studies for corridors, networks, and complex intersections, including capacity analysis, signal timing strategy, and operational performance evaluations
Perform traffic simulation and modeling using tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, or Aimsun to evaluate and improve system performance
Serve as technical lead on mid to large scale traffic operations tasks, ensuring quality control and alignment with MUTCD, AASHTO, ITD, and applicable local agency standards
Prepare traffic studies, technical reports, signal timing documentation, and operational recommendations from project kickoff through implementation
Support planning, design, and implementation of operational improvements in coordination with design and ITS teams
Coordinate and lead meetings with clients, including ITD, LHTAC, ACHD, and local municipalities such as Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and other Treasure Valley agencies
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, technicians, and support staff to deliver successful transportation projects
Manage assignments, workloads, and training or mentoring of traffic operations staff
Coordinate with other managers and discipline leads to share resources and align project efforts
Support business development, client relationships, and long-term program delivery when applicable

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineering (PE) license required, with ability to obtain Idaho PE within a reasonable timeframe if not currently licensed in Idaho
PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification preferred
10+ years of experience in traffic engineering with a strong emphasis on operations and analysis
Strong background in traffic operations, corridor performance evaluation, and signal timing strategy
Experience with traffic simulation and modeling tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, or Aimsun
Experience developing signal timing and coordination plans; ITS or signal system implementation experience is a plus
Working knowledge of ITD and or ISPWC standards and operational practices
Familiarity with local, regional, state, and federal guidelines and operational criteria
Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers
Established relationships with ITD, ACHD, LHTAC, or local agencies preferred
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budgets
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and client focused mindset
Desire to grow professionally and help build and strengthen the traffic operations team

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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