Job Posting Title Traffic Design Engineer

Oregonite; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Work-Life Alignment

Wellness

Life Insurance & 401k

Community Involvement

Job summary

Consor seeks a Traffic Engineering Professional Engineer in Houston to lead design, analysis, and delivery of complex transportation projects. You will direct traffic studies, plans, and cost estimates while mentoring junior staff and coordinating cross-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and collaboration with agencies, clients, and project managers in a hybrid office/field environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of traffic engineering design plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects.

Skills

Transportation Eng

PE License

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ORD

Synchro

VISSIM

HCS

Excel

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ORD

Synchro

VISSIM

HCS

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Traffic Engineering Professional Engineer, you will lead the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of traffic engineering elements for complex transportation infrastructure projects, serving as a technical resource and trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle. You will apply advanced engineering principles and independent professional judgment to develop innovative, safe, and efficient traffic solutions that improve mobility, optimize operations, and enhance roadway safety for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. Responsibilities include leading the preparation and review of traffic studies, traffic control plans, signal and ITS designs, signing and pavement marking plans, work zone traffic management strategies, and safety evaluations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, oversee design development from concept through final delivery, and ensure the quality, constructability, and regulatory compliance of all traffic engineering work products. You will collaborate closely with project managers, roadway designers, planners, public agencies, and clients to identify project needs, evaluate alternatives, mitigate operational impacts, and develop practical solutions that support project goals and stakeholder expectations. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and technical staff, contribute to business development efforts, and help advance the firm's traffic engineering capabilities while delivering high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development and delivery of traffic engineering design plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects.
• Design and oversee traffic control systems including traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, lighting, and work zone traffic control.
• Perform and review traffic engineering calculations, modeling, and analyses, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, agency criteria, and client requirements.
• Coordinate and integrate traffic design activities across multidisciplinary teams; provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Support project engineers and managers with quality control reviews, schedule tracking, risk management, and coordination of traffic-related design deliverables.
• Support and interpret intersection, corridor, and multimodal traffic studies as they relate to design implementation and final construction plans.
• Prepare engineer’s opinions of probable construction cost (OPCC) and participate in agency and public meetings as the traffic engineering representative.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Transportation Engineering.
• 4–10+ years of directly related traffic engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with AutoCAD, and MicroStation, and ORD and experience with traffic analysis and simulation software such as Synchro, VISSIM, HCS, or similar tools.
• Proficiency with Excel
• This hybrid job operates between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines. May require occasional exposure to work environments that may include inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.
• While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. This job may occasionally require operating a company vehicle, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What BenefitsYou’llEnjoy:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing acomprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, [e-mail].

• Career Growth & Development –Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.

• Work-LifeAlignment–Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.

• Wellness –Medical, dental and vision insurance, employeeassistanceprogram, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.

• Life –Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.

• Community –Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employeenetworks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

WhyYou’llLove Consor:

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer andmaintainsemployment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants,in accordance withapplicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. Consor alsomaintainsan affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at [phone]. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at [phone].

Notices:The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, [e-mail].

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