Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Traffic Design Engineer

Transportation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
Two to six or more years of traffic engineering experience, including preparing NCDOT traffic signal design plans for DOT or municipal transportation projects.
Working knowledge of traffic design software such as MicroStation, ORD, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
Experience preparing NCDOT traffic signal designs, including signal layout, phasing, timing, and signal communication plans, in accordance with NCDOT standards.
Understanding of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, AASHTO, and state DOT standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Perform traffic engineering and traffic design tasks for roadway, intersection, and corridor improvement projects.
Assist with preparing traffic signal and signal communication plans, signing and pavement marking plans, and work zone traffic control plans in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and state DOT standards.
Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and documentation for DOT and municipal clients.
Coordinate with roadway, drainage, and planning teams to integrate traffic design.
Apply DOT, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and local agency standards to traffic design tasks.
Assist senior engineers with data collection and field observations.
Participate in client meetings and coordinate with reviewing agencies as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Engineer-in-Training certification is preferred.
NCDOT experience is preferred.

DRMP is seeking a motivated Traffic Design Engineer to join our growing Transportation team. This role is ideal for an engineer with a passion for traffic operations, safety, and roadway design support, who is eager to contribute to impactful transportation projects across North Carolina and beyond.

Your engineering assignments may include signal and intelligent transportation systems design, signing, pavement marking, work zone traffic control, and supporting DOT and municipal transportation projects. You’ll be working closely with roadway designers, planners, and senior traffic engineers to develop high-quality traffic plans and technical documentation.

Perform traffic engineering and traffic design tasks for roadway, intersection, and corridor improvement projects.
Assist with the preparation of traffic signal and signal communication plans, signing and pavement marking plans, and work zone traffic control plans in accordance with MUTCD and state DOT standards.
Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and documentation for DOT and municipal clients.
Coordinate with roadway, drainage, and planning teams to ensure traffic design integration.
Apply DOT, MUTCD, and local agency standards to traffic design tasks.
Assist senior engineers with data collection and field observations.
Participate in client meetings and coordination with reviewing agencies as needed.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
EIT certification preferred.
2-6+ years of traffic engineering experience, including preparation of NCDOT traffic signal design plans for DOT or municipal transportation projects.
Working knowledge of traffic design software, such as MicroStation, ORD, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
Experience preparing NCDOT traffic signal design, including signal layout, phasing, timing, and signal communication plans, in accordance with NCDOT standards.
Understanding of MUTCD, AASHTO, and state DOT standards (NCDOT experience preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

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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