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

Jobtailor; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead traffic engineering analyses and design projects in Utah, with emphasis on ITS, traffic signals, and roadway lighting.

You will prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates and reports, design signal layouts and lighting, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with clients and agencies to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of professional experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
• PE license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience with 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.

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, 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.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

ITS Design

Traffic Signal Systems

Roadway Lighting Design

Cost Estimation

Photometric Calculations

Signal Layouts

Timing Plans

Interconnect Systems

Quality Control

Education

Civil Engineering degree ABET

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Agi32

Synchro

SimTraffic

VISSIM

HCS

SIDRA

Job description

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering analysis and design, focusing on ITS, traffic signal systems, and roadway lighting. Proficient in applying relevant standards and utilizing design software to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Traffic Engineering Analysis
• ITS Design
• Traffic Signal Systems
• Roadway Lighting Design
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Traffic Engineering
• Design Specifications
• Cost Estimation
• Photometric Calculations
• Traffic Signal Layouts
• Timing Plans
• Interconnect Systems
• Quality Control Reviews
• Project Coordination
• Budget Tracking

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Technical Presentation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• MUTCD
• FHWA
• AASHTO
• DOT Standards
• Traffic Analysis Tools

Tools & Technologies

• Bentley OpenRoads
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Agi32
• Synchro
• SimTraffic
• VISSIM
• HCS
• SIDRA