Houston Engineering

Designs civil infrastructure and water systems

Senior Traffic Engineer

Transportation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDes Moines, IA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field is required.
At least 8 years of experience as a Traffic Engineer is required.
A state Professional Engineer's license is required.
Familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials resources, Highway Capacity Manual, Illuminating Engineering Society resources, and other technical references and guides is required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external teams is required.
Strong critical-thinking skills are required.
Strong technical writing and communication skills are required.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with internal and external groups is required.
Permanent authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship at any point in the future is required.

Responsibilities

Engage with clients, including state departments of transportation, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations.
Identify, pursue, and support new business and project opportunities.
Design traffic signal systems, lighting systems, fiber optics, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings.
Perform traffic operations analysis to support transportation and traffic planning studies and designs.
Conduct traffic impact analysis studies to understand and improve traffic flow.
Optimize traffic signal timing to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion.
Analyze traffic and crash data to conduct intersection safety studies and improve road safety.

Job Description

Imagine starting your day by collaborating with a team about state DOTs, counties, and municipalities to design safer, more efficient transportation systems. As a Traffic Engineer, you’ll:

Engage with a variety of clients, including state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations.
You will contribute to the growth of the organization by identifying, pursuing, and supporting new business and project opportunities.
Focus on the design of traffic signal systems, lighting systems, fiber optics, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings.
Perform traffic operations analysis to support transportation and traffic planning studies and designs.
Conduct traffic impact analysis studies to understand and improve traffic flow.
Optimize traffic signal timing to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion.
Analyze traffic and crash data to conduct intersection safety studies and improve road safety.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
8+ years of experience as a Traffic Engineer
State Professional Engineer’s License required
Familiar with MUTCD, AASHTO, HCM, IES, and other technical resources and guides.
Ability to work independently and as a team internally and externally.
Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills.
Strong technical wiring and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with groups both internally and externally.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; authorization to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future required.

Additional Information

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

About the Company

Houston Engineering

Designs civil infrastructure and water systems

Houston Engineering designs civil infrastructure and advises public agencies, businesses and landowners on how to manage land and water. Its work spans flood protection, roads and municipal utilities, with engineers and environmental specialists guiding projects from planning and permitting through construction oversight. The firm earns fees for consulting, design and survey work; field crews map property boundaries and collect detailed site measurements that clients use to plan developments and infrastructure improvements. Founded in 1968, Houston Engineering is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, and serves clients across the United States.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Fargo, ND
Founded: 1968

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