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

Mannik Smith Group; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is searching for a Mid-Level Traffic Engineer in Saint George, UT, to lead the development of Maintenance of Traffic plans for significant transportation projects. This role involves coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring quality control and compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a PE license, and over 10 years of experience in traffic engineering. Strong communication skills and leadership experience are essential. Competitive salary and various benefits, including a sign-on bonus, are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering analysis and design.
• Strong background in Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and/or signing and pavement marking design.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans for large transportation projects.
• Serve as technical lead on traffic design tasks ensuring compliance with standards.
• Prepare studies, technical reports, and construction plans from project kickoff to delivery.

Skills

Traffic engineering analysis

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Synchro

Job description

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

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. George, UT

Compensation: $90,000 - $125,000 / year

Description

Sign‑on bonus available for qualified candidates.

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. As a Senior Traffic Design Engineer, P.E., you will bring deep technical expertise and leadership to support mid to large scale transportation projects, with a strong focus on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and/or Signing and Pavement Marking design and program management.

This role serves as a technical lead and mentor, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies to deliver high quality traffic control and signing and striping plans that meet applicable standards and agency requirements.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Lead the development of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans for large and complex transportation projects, including phased construction, detours, and temporary traffic control.
• Perform analysis, design, and plan sheet preparation for signing, striping, and MOT on interstates, freeways, highways, interchanges, and intersections.
• Serve as technical lead on mid to large scale traffic design tasks, ensuring quality control and compliance with MUTCD, AASHTO, and applicable DOT standards.
• Prepare studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates from project kickoff through delivery.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with clients, public agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, technicians, and support staff to deliver successful transportation projects.
• Manage assignments, workloads, and training or mentoring of traffic design staff.
• Coordinate with other managers and discipline leads to share resources and align project efforts.
• Support business development, client relationships, and long‑term program delivery when applicable.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering analysis and design.
• Strong background in MOT and/or signing and pavement marking design.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
• Knowledge of Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable transportation software.
• Hands‑on experience with Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, or Aimsun preferred.
• Experience with UDOT or other DOT standards, procedures, and plan preparation.
• Familiarity with local, regional, state, and federal design criteria.
• Established relationships with transportation agencies preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and client focused mindset.
• Desire to grow professionally and help build and strengthen the traffic design team.

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.