Senior Forensic Traffic Engineer

The Senior Forensic Traffic Engineer provides expert level traffic engineering and forensic consulting related to roadway design, traffic operations, and traffic safety. This role evaluates highways, streets, and intersections—including traffic signals, signs, and traffic control devices—to determine compliance with engineering standards and identify contributing factors in vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. The position supports forensic investigations, litigation consulting, and expert witness services while working with clients, attorneys, and public agencies.

Review and analyze roadway and traffic design plans for highways, streets, and intersections. Analyze as-built drawings, construction plans, and traffic control plans for compliance with contracts and engineering standards. Research and evaluate traffic conditions using traffic counts, speed studies, accident history data, and roadway characteristics.

Assess sight distance, roadway alignment, pavement conditions, hazards, and work zone traffic control. Analyze traffic signal timing, phasing, maintenance, and intersection layout for operational performance and safety impacts. Review signs, markings, and traffic control devices for compliance with DOT standards, MUTCD guidelines, Engineering Policy Guides, and local criteria.

Prepare clear technical reports and engineering opinions for forensic and litigation purposes. Manage multiple projects, meet budgets and schedules, provide technical guidance to junior engineers, and support business growth through client engagement. Join YA Group’s Accident Reconstruction & Biomechanics team, applying scientific investigation, engineering principles, and advanced technology like 3D modeling and site inspections.