Job Openings Senior Traffic Engineer

About the job Senior Traffic Engineer

Job Title: Senior Traffic Engineer
Location: United, Pennsylvania, United States
Industry: Civil Engineering / Transportation / Infrastructure
Salary: $100,000 $130,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role
Are you a dynamic, solutions-driven traffic engineer ready to take the lead on exciting infrastructure and land development projects? Do you thrive in a collaborative, ever-evolving environment where creativity and passion are key? We are a small but mighty firm that values integrity, innovation, and hands-on collaboration  seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our growing transportation department.

What You'll Do:

Lead and coordinate traffic and transportation engineering projects across state, municipal, and private sectors

Perform and review traffic impact studies, parking studies, and signal warrant analyses

Design traffic signals, intersections, and roadways; prepare highway occupancy permit applications

Oversee field staff conducting traffic data collection and regulatory reviews

Analyze traffic flow and volumes using tools such as SYNCHRO, HCS, and AutoCAD/MicroStation

Write and review technical reports; contribute to proposal development and budget estimates

Coach and guide junior staff, interns, and engineers on assigned projects

Perform occasional field inspections and assist with permitting and planning reviews

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and quality project delivery

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Civil Engineering

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in traffic/transportation engineering

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License (Pennsylvania preferred)

  • Proficiency with SYNCHRO, HCS, MUTCD, Microsoft Office, and Bentley MicroStation

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience working with PennDOT methods, policies, and standards

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coach junior staff

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in traffic design, signal design, parking studies, and roadway planning

  • Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation

  • Strong leadership, accountability, and organizational skills

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary ($100K$130K/year)

  • Medical Insurance

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

  • Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

  • Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment

Why You'll Love It Here
This is not your typical engineering firm. We believe in doing work that excites us, growing together as a team, and never settling for mediocrity. If you're an ambitious, collaborative, and motivated engineer ready for a fresh challenge, you'll thrive in this environment.