Engineer (Traffic Engineering)

Calderdale Norse Ltd; United States; Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Council in Halifax seeks an Engineer (Traffic Engineering) to join our Traffic Engineering Team. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working with 2 days remote as part of a flexible pattern and a competitive salary of £43,149 to £46,579 per year.

The role focuses on delivering highway safety improvements, sustainable transport initiatives, and public realm enhancements across Calderdale.

Qualifications

• Experienced highway professional with expertise in traffic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver traffic engineering schemes and contribute to highway safety improvements.
• Prepare feasibility studies and design solutions for schemes in Calderdale.
• Develop and progress TROs, and respond to queries from elected Members and the public.

Job description

Engineer (Traffic Engineering) x3

CAPTION:

• Company: Calderdale Council
• Salary: £43,149 to £46,579 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Halifax
• Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 21 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 11 Oct 2026

Summary

Help shape safer, smarter streets across Calderdale

Are you an experienced highway professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for safety and delivering innovative traffic engineering solutions that make a real difference to communities?

We're seeking Engineers to join a small design team within our Strategic Infrastructure Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering highway safety improvements, sustainable transport initiatives, and public realm enhancements supporting Calderdale's residents, businesses and visitors.

Working at the heart of our Traffic Engineering Team, you'll help shape the future of the highway network by driving the design and delivery of schemes that improve road safety, support economic growth, and contribute to wider transport and environmental objectives.

We offer a competitive salary package, including excellent pension, and Hybrid/flexible working with family friendly policies.

About the Team

The Traffic Engineering Team is responsible for developing and delivering highway safety and traffic management solutions across Calderdale. Our work ranges from highway improvement and sustainable transport projects to public realm schemes and developer-funded highway works.

As part of the team, you'll contribute to the delivery of projects funded through the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) programme (and its replacement), as well as a growing portfolio of highway and infrastructure projects.

The Traffic Engineering Team comprises of two sections, and we are looking for people to join either team:

You will be delivering traffic engineering schemes and contributing to improvements in highway safety. Work would include preparing feasibility studies and design solutions, developing and progressing TROs and responding to queries from elected Members and the public, and acting as a focal point for technical advice.