Senior Traffic Engineer

1w1 week ago

Houston Engineering, Inc.

Lincoln, US · Full-time · $140,000 – $175,000

About this role

Are you passionate about designing safe and efficient transportation systems? As a Traffic Engineer at Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI), you’ll face new challenges and opportunities to make a tangible difference in the community. Ensure safer and more efficient transportation for everyone with hands-on experience.

Imagine starting your day by collaborating with a team about state DOTs, counties, and municipalities to design safer, more efficient transportation systems. Focus on traffic signal systems, lighting systems, fiber optics, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings. Perform traffic operations analysis to support studies and designs.

Engage with a variety of clients, including state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations. Work independently and as a team internally and externally. Analyze traffic and crash data to conduct intersection safety studies.

Contribute to the growth of the organization by identifying, pursuing, and supporting new business and project opportunities. Conduct traffic impact analysis studies and optimize traffic signal timing. See the direct impact of your work on traffic flow and road safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
15+ 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 writing and communication skills
Authorization to work in the United States permanently without sponsorship required

Responsibilities

Engage with a variety of clients, including state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations
Contribute to organizational growth by identifying, pursuing, and supporting 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