Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Mid-Level Traffic Engineer - Multiple Teams

Transportation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timePleasant Grove, UT, USA$90k - $125k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
4+ years of professional experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
Demonstrated experience working on ITS, traffic signal, and roadway lighting projects.
Working knowledge of MUTCD, FHWA guidance, AASHTO standards, and DOT design criteria.
Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Agi32, or similar design software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Perform traffic engineering analysis and design, focusing on ITS, traffic signal systems, and roadway lighting.
Prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and reports.
Design traffic signal layouts, timing plans, and interconnect systems in accordance with agency standards.
Develop roadway and intersection lighting designs, including layout and photometric calculations.
Support project managers with task-level coordination, scheduling, and budget tracking.
Independently perform all tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and utilities to advance project delivery.
Apply MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, and state and local DOT standards throughout project development.
Participate in meetings with clients and agencies and contribute to technical discussions and presentations.
Support quality control reviews, respond to comments, and ensure accurate, complete deliverables.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, or SIDRA.

Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates

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.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated mid-level Traffic Engineer specializing in traffic signals, street lighting, and/or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects. This role is ideal for an engineer with 4+ years of experience who is ready to expand technical depth, take ownership of complex design tasks, and contribute meaningfully to project success.

The Traffic Engineer will work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver thoughtful, high-quality traffic, signal, ITS, and roadway lighting solutions that improve safety and mobility for communities.

This position will mainly support our Utah offices but will have opportunities to support other offices throughout the western region of the United States on larger projects.

Perform traffic engineering analysis and design with a focus on ITS, traffic signal systems, and roadway lighting
Prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and reports
Design traffic signal layouts, timing plans, and interconnect systems in accordance with agency standards
Develop roadway and intersection lighting designs, including layout and photometric calculations
Support project managers with task-level coordination, scheduling, and budget tracking
Independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and utilities to advance project delivery
Apply MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, and state and local DOT standards throughout project development
Participate in meetings with clients and agencies and contribute to technical discussions and presentations
Support quality control reviews, respond to comments, and ensure accurate, complete deliverables

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
4+ years of professional experience in traffic or transportation engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
Demonstrated experience working on ITS, traffic signal, and roadway lighting projects
Working knowledge of MUTCD, FHWA guidance, AASHTO standards, and DOT design criteria
Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Agi32, or similar design software
Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, or SIDRA is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team environment

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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