Lead Traffic Engineer, PE – ITS & Transportation Tech

SRF Consulting Group

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 107,000 - 126,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive salaries

Paid professional certifications and/或

Flex-time scheduling

Generous time-off programs

Vacation time carry-over

Professional development programs

Job summary

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a full-time Traffic Engineer in Chicago to support a variety of transportation, traffic, and ITS projects. Hybrid work arrangement with an emphasis on collaboration across disciplines and strong leadership to mentor staff.

The ideal candidate brings a background in traffic engineering and a track record in design delivery, planning, and coordination for complex transportation projects. Excellent communication and technical writing are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering, traffic/transportation engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of related experience in traffic engineering, traffic studies, ITS, and/or transportation technology.
Illinois PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record to travel to work sites and meetings as needed.
Ability to lead projects, manage technical tasks, and mentor staff.
Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with CADD platforms such as Open Road Designer or AutoCAD.
Experience with traffic engineering software, ITS/CAV systems, and/or transportation technologies,
Experience developing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) preferred.

Responsibilities

Mentor and develop engineering staff to support continued growth of the group.
Collaborate with internal teams and external clients across multiple disciplines.
Develop project deliverables including reports, plans, specifications, estimates, and utility coordination documentation.
Responsibilities may include working as an extension of agency staff in agency offices as part of on‑call contracts.
Development of conceptual, preliminary, and final transportation designs, including:
Traffic signal design
Signing and pavement markings design
Construction staging and work zone traffic control
Vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle detour signing
Transit station amenities design
Fiber and network design
Intersection control evaluations
Signal and roundabout feasibility studies
Transportation Management Plans
Intelligent Transportation Systems