Traffic Engineer

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Plymouth; On-site; USD 68,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Traffic Engineer, where your expertise will help create safe and beautiful communities. You will collaborate with talented professionals to lead traffic design projects, including traffic signals and roadway lighting plans. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on local infrastructure while enjoying a supportive work environment that values employee growth and development. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in traffic engineering and contribute to meaningful projects in the community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Discretionary bonuses

Employee ownership through ESOP

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Health, Vision, and Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Qualifications

• 6 years of progressive experience or a Master's Degree plus 5 years.
• Ability to lead traffic design projects and coordinate with project managers.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in traffic design and administration.
• Conduct traffic studies and prepare operations reports.
• Lead traffic studies and supervise data collection.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Traffic Signal Design

Roadway Lighting Plans

Geometric Design

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer Registration

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Bentley Open Roads Designer

VISSIM

AutoCAD Civil 3D

SignCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Description

Our Transportation Services team is looking for a confident and passionate Traffic Engineer to join our team in the Twin Cities metro. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We are looking to add a Traffic Engineer to our team who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! As a Traffic Engineer, you will work with project managers to lead elements of traffic design including traffic signal and roadway lighting plans, signing and striping plans, staging and traffic control plans, and will provide geometric design guidance from a traffic perspective. Typical design projects are for State, County, and City clients.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide support to transportation and municipal project managers in transportation related design, traffic signal and roadway lighting plans, signing and striping plans, staging and traffic control plans
• Develop, coordinate, and complete the final design and the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates associated with traffic design work
• Coordinate the construction administration of signal and traffic management projects
• Lead standalone traffic studies and contribute to complex corridor studies with cities, counties, and DOTs across our service areas
• Conduct traffic studies, prepare traffic operations reports, supervise data collection
• Plan and organize technical project work assignments
• Direct and supervise the work of other engineers and technicians
• Assist with training and development of professional and technical staff
• Establish a specialty area of expertise in traffic engineering design
• Travel periodically to work sites and other project-related locations

What We Are Looking For:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering from an accredited college
• Currently registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or able to obtain within six (6) months
• Generally requires six (6) years of progressive experience or a Master's Degree plus five (5) years of experience
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (P.T.O.E.) preferred, not required
• Thorough knowledge in related software (e.g., Bentley Open Roads Designer, VISSIM, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SignCAD, MS Excel, and Word)
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Salary Range:

$68,000 - $120,000 depending on years of experience and credentials

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or protected status.

Supporting Our Employees

There's life at work and outside of work. Bolton & Menk offers a variety of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout different stages of life.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation plan with overtime opportunities
• Discretionary bonuses
• Employee ownership through ESOP; 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid holidays
• Two floating personal holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health, Vision, and Life insurance
• Flexible spending account

Why Bolton & Menk?

Since 1949, Bolton & Menk has been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. With over 1,000 employees across more than 35 locations, we serve more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history and services on our website.

We value our people and provide a comprehensive Total Compensation and Benefits Package, including flexible schedules and career development opportunities. Learn more about our culture and opportunities on our careers page.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies without prior approval.

We embrace diversity and are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, including disability and veterans.