Sr. Traffic Engineer, Smart Mobility - Ontario, CA

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 175,045 - 232,459; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Health Savings Account with employer contributions

Flexible 9/80 schedule

401k plan

Mentorship and career advancement

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Sr. Traffic Engineer to manage traffic engineering design and analysis projects in California. The role involves technical leadership, business development, and staff development in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience and a current PE license in California, with a salary range of $125,000 – $166,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in traffic engineering.
• Hands-on expertise in traffic engineering design and analysis.
• Collaborative team player with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic engineering design and analysis projects.
• Provide technical direction for transportation projects.
• Cultivate client relationships for business development.
• Promote employee development through mentoring.

Skills

Traffic engineering design

Technical leadership

Business development

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Current Professional Civil (PE) License in California

Job description

Overview

Sr. Traffic Engineer, Smart Mobility – Ontario or Tustin, CA. The Smart Mobility Practice at David Evans and Associates, Inc. seeks a Sr. Traffic Engineer focused on traffic engineering design and analysis, technical leadership, business development, and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure for Caltrans District 8 or 12. This role may involve traffic signals, signing, striping, temporary traffic control, and ITS communications. There is an opportunity to supervise and mentor team members and help grow the California team and the DEA Smart Mobility practice.

What You’ll Do

• Project Delivery: Managing traffic engineering design and/or analysis tasks or projects of varying scope, schedule, and budget, with Quality Management and the ability to stamp project plans.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and task leadership for transportation projects and collaborate with Smart Mobility leaders in other markets and across DEA’s business units to assist with staffing for project and business development opportunities.
• Business Development: Cultivate and maintain effective client relationships to support business development opportunities.
• Staff Development: Promote employee development and provide mentoring and training for junior staff.
• Talent Management: Assist the Smart Mobility team in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Current Professional Civil (PE) License in California.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in traffic engineering, with hands-on expertise in design and analysis.
• Collaborative team player who communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ownership and initiative in delivering high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent and relevant project experience with Caltrans District 8 or 12 involving complex transportation infrastructure delivery.
• Experience leading project teams.
• Experience training others in fundamentals of traffic design tasks.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. As a member of our team, you will have opportunities to cultivate and develop your skills alongside colleagues committed to improving quality of life while stewarding built and natural environments.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance), Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions, professional development support, paid time off and holidays, flexible 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, 401k plan, holistic wellbeing program, mentorship and career advancement opportunities, and potential salary range of $125,000 – $166,000. Salary posted is a typical range and actual compensation will reflect experience, qualifications, and location.

Locations

Potential office locations include: Ontario, CA; Tustin, CA.