Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer

(Confidential Client – Do Not Post or Distribute Without Permission)

Location: Greater Chicagoland Area, Illinois
Compensation: $85,000 – $100,000 annually

A growing transportation engineering consultancy is seeking a Traffic Engineering Professional with experience in roadway and highway planning and design. This role focuses on improving transportation networks through data-driven analysis, system optimization, and infrastructure design that enhances safety and mobility.

Position Overview

The selected candidate will contribute to the planning, design, and management of transportation systems with an emphasis on traffic operations, congestion reduction, and roadway safety improvements. This opportunity offers involvement in multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within a collaborative technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design traffic control and management systems, including signalization, roadway layouts, and signage plans.

• Perform traffic impact studies and analyze transportation data to evaluate existing conditions and predict future system demands.

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and plans using industry-standard design software.

• Support transportation planning efforts aimed at improving mobility and promoting sustainable infrastructure development.

• Produce technical documentation including engineering reports, specifications, and design narratives.

• Coordinate with engineers, planners, project managers, and external stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.

• Participate in field reviews, site assessments, and data collection activities when required.

• Lead transportation-related projects through planning, design development, execution, and closeout phases.

• Assist in implementing design solutions that enhance roadway efficiency and safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in traffic or transportation engineering.

• Knowledge of transportation planning methodologies and traffic operations principles.

• Experience managing engineering projects and coordinating technical teams.

• Strong analytical abilities with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Effective technical writing, documentation, and presentation capabilities.

• Proficiency with design and traffic modeling tools such as AutoCAD, SYNCHRO, VISSIM, or SIDRA.

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, planners, public agencies, and community stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail with sound professional judgment.

Additional Information

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful roadway and traffic infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Work Authorization:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Core Role Tags

Traffic Engineer
Transportation Engineer
Traffic Operations Engineer
Traffic Design Engineer
Roadway Engineer
Highway Traffic Engineer
Transportation Systems Engineer
Traffic Project Engineer
ITS Engineer
Mobility Engineer

Technical Discipline Tags

Traffic Engineering
Traffic Signal Design
Traffic Operations
Transportation Planning
Highway / Roadway Design
Intersection Design
Traffic Impact Analysis
Traffic Simulation Modeling
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Road Safety Engineering
Pavement Marking & Signage Design
Congestion Management
Transportation Network Analysis

Standards / Technical Knowledge

MUTCD Standards
AASHTO Highway Design
Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)
State DOT Traffic Standards
Traffic Signal Timing Standards
FHWA Traffic Engineering Guidelines
Roadway Geometric Design Standards
Traffic Impact Study Guidelines
Complete Streets Guidelines

Client / Market Tags

State DOT Projects
City Transportation Departments
Municipal Infrastructure
Public Works Departments
Transportation Agencies
Urban Mobility Programs
Regional Planning Agencies
Federal Transportation Programs
Public Infrastructure Projects

Leadership / Practice Growth Tags

Project Management
Traffic Operations Leadership
Technical Project Oversight
Transportation Program Delivery
Design Team Coordination
Stakeholder Engagement
Client Relationship Management
Infrastructure Project Planning
Engineering Team Leadership

Credentials Tags

PE License
Professional Engineer
Civil Engineer PE
Traffic Engineer
Transportation Engineer
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)

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