Mid-Level Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer - Signals, ITS, and Lighting

Horrocks; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ADI

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Licensure support

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a mid-level Traffic Engineer in Riverdale, UT, to support planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects. You will work with senior engineers, managers, and clients on traffic signals, ITS, and roadway lighting to improve safety and mobility.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, a PE or path to licensure, and a strong grasp of MUTCD, AASHTO standards, and DOT criteria. This role offers growth across Utah and the western region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of professional experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience working on ITS, traffic signal, and roadway lighting projects.
• Working knowledge of MUTCD, FHWA guidance, AASHTO standards, and DOT design criteria.
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Agi32, or similar design software.
• Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, or SIDRA is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering analysis and design with a focus on ITS, traffic signal systems, and roadway lighting.
• Prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and reports.
• Design traffic signal layouts, timing plans, and interconnect systems in accordance with agency standards.
• Develop roadway and inter­section lighting designs, including layout and photometric calculations.
• Support project managers with task-level coordination, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and utilities to advance project delivery.
• Apply MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO standards throughout project development
• Participate in meetings with clients and agencies and contribute to technical discussions and presentations
• Support quality control reviews, respond to comments, and ensure accurate, complete deliverables

Skills

Traffic engineering

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Agi32

Synchro

SimTraffic

VISSIM

HCS

SIDRA

Job description

Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates

Department

Transportation

Location

Riverdale, UT

Compensation

$90,000 - $125,000 / year

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking a skilled and motivated mid-level Traffic Engineer specializing in traffic signals, street lighting, and/or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects. This role is ideal for an engineer with 4+ years of experience who is ready to expand technical depth, take ownership of complex design tasks, and contribute meaningfully to project success.

The Traffic Engineer will work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver thoughtful, high-quality traffic, signal, ITS, and roadway lighting solutions that improve safety and mobility for communities.

This position will mainly support our Utah offices but will have opportunities to support other offices throughout the western region of the United States on larger projects.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Perform traffic engineering analysis and design with a focus on ITS, traffic signal systems, and roadway lighting
• Prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and reports
• Design traffic signal layouts, timing plans, and interconnect systems in accordance with agency standards
• Develop roadway and intersection lighting designs, including layout and photometric calculations
• Support project managers with task-level coordination, scheduling, and budget tracking
• Independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and utilities to advance project delivery
• Apply MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, and state and local DOT standards throughout project development
• Participate in meetings with clients and agencies and contribute to technical discussions and presentations
• Support quality control reviews, respond to comments, and ensure accurate, complete deliverables

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 4+ years of professional experience in traffic or transportation engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
• Demonstrated experience working on ITS, traffic signal, and roadway lighting projects
• Working knowledge of MUTCD, FHWA guidance, AASHTO standards, and DOT design criteria
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Agi32, or similar design software
• Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, or SIDRA is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team environment

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
• As part of our investment in top talent, this role is eligible for a sign-on bonus

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status