Mid-Level Traffic Engineer: Signals, ITS & Lighting, PE Eligible

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

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a skilled mid-level Traffic Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects in Utah and the western U.S. The role focuses on traffic signals, ITS, and street lighting, requiring 4+ years of experience and a PE license or pathway to obtain one.

You will collaborate with senior staff, clients, and utilities to produce high-quality traffic and roadway solutions, using tools like OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Synchro.

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, 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

Roadway lighting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads

Synchro

VISSIM

HCS

SIDRA

MUTCD

AASHTO

PE license

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Agi32

Job description

Horrocks is seeking a skilled mid-level Traffic Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects in Utah and the western U.S. The role focuses on traffic signals, ITS, and street lighting, requiring 4+ years of experience and a PE license or pathway to obtain one.

You will collaborate with senior staff, clients, and utilities to produce high-quality traffic and roadway solutions, using tools like OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Synchro.