Highway & Traffic Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Highway & Traffic Engineer to support projects in Hamilton, NJ and Holmdel, NJ. You will participate in planning, alignment studies, and contract document preparation for local to interstate highways, balancing cost with environmental impacts.

Responsibilities include applying engineering techniques, evaluating options, and collaborating with multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification preferred.
• Internship or capstone project in highway/traffic engineering preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Traffic analysis software experience is a plus.
• Strong background in Traffic Engineering and Operations.
• Familiarity with MUTCD and transportation publications.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques to develop designs, reports, and other elements necessary for project success.
• Research design options and apply code provisions/standards.
• Work with senior engineers and planners to create designs that meet client needs.
• Perform engineering calculations and create cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain relationships with coworkers, supervisors, clients, and colleagues.
• Meet schedule, budget, and quality goals set by project managers.
• Work toward fluency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation and create plans and CADD models.
• Conduct field work in collaboration with project engineers and above.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Traffic analysis software

Job description

Overview

Join Colliers Engineering & Design as a Highway & Traffic Engineer in Hamilton, NJ, or Holmdel, NJ, and help shape the future of transportation.

Help build the roads that connect communities! As part of our design engineering team, you’ll contribute to projects of varying size and complexity, from local and county roads to state and interstate highways. Your work will span conceptual planning, alignment studies, and the preparation of contract documents, helping turn roadway improvements into actionable plans. You’ll also develop and evaluate alternatives that balance project costs with environmental, utility, and property impacts while bringing thoughtful engineering solutions to every project.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and principles, with the guidance of senior staff, to develop designs, reports, presentation materials, and other elements necessary for project success.


• Research design options and apply code provisions/standards.


• Work with senior engineers and planners, often involving multiple disciplines, to create designs that meet or exceed client needs.


• Perform engineering calculations and create cost estimates.


• Establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and colleagues.


• Meet schedule, budget, and quality goals set by project managers.


• Work toward fluency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation and create plans, CADD models, etc.


• Conduct field work in collaboration with project engineers and above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.


• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification preferred.


• Previous internship experience and/or capstone project work pertaining to highway/traffic engineering preferred.


• Some experience working with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation and other software packages is preferred.


• Previous experience with Traffic analysis software is a plus.


• Strong background in the principles of Traffic Engineering and Operations.


• Familiarity with the MUTCD and other transportation publications.


• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.


• Effective time management and organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task.


• Thrive in a team setting and have a great attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail and exhibit an eagerness to learn.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $81,730 to $96,800 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.