Chief Traffic Engineer: Lead Innovative Traffic Solutions

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Chief Traffic Engineer to lead and grow its traffic engineering discipline in Illinois. The role calls for senior leadership on projects for state DOTs, toll authorities, and local agencies.

Required include a BS or MS in civil engineering, 15+ years of traffic experience, and an Illinois PE license or eligibility. Proficiency with Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, and Vissim is expected, with CAD tools including MicroStation/OpenRoads.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of traffic engineering and analysis experience.
• Current Illinois PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• IDOT and IL Tollway experience preferred.
• PTOE certification desirable.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC reviews of traffic models, intersection and interchange design studies, engineering reports, and traffic signal/ITS design documents to support consistent standards across project teams.
• Monitor the quality and progress of traffic engineering tasks on active projects, ensuring production requirements and project expectations are met.
• Collaborate with project managers, senior technical staff, and other disciplines to execute significant projects across the country.
• Lead traffic and transportation engineering analysis and design tasks.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor and trusted partner to clients across markets.
• Help recruit, mentor, and develop traffic engineering staff across multiple office locations.
• Participate in the development of an internal and external professional development program.
• Provide technical support for project proposals, presentations, and interviews.
• Assist in the development of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Occasional travel for staff visits, meetings, and site visits.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Intersections modeling

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Highway Capacity Software

Synchro

Vissim

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Chief Traffic Engineer to lead and grow its traffic engineering discipline in Illinois. The role calls for senior leadership on projects for state DOTs, toll authorities, and local agencies.

Required include a BS or MS in civil engineering, 15+ years of traffic experience, and an Illinois PE license or eligibility. Proficiency with Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, and Vissim is expected, with CAD tools including MicroStation/OpenRoads.