Mid/Senior Level Traffic Engineer

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a mid to senior level Traffic Engineer to join their dynamic traffic team. The role involves leading traffic engineering tasks, collaborating on innovative designs, and managing project tasks. Candidates should have a degree in civil engineering, relevant experience, and a Professional Engineer license. This position offers competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health & well-being plans

Financial wellness programs

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive transportation or traffic engineering experience.
• Experience with traffic signal design and Highway Capacity Software.
• Understanding of the Highway Safety Manual and Highway Capacity Manual.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to complete traffic engineering and analysis tasks.
• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for projects.
• Conduct traffic analyses/studies and participate in client meetings.

Skills

Highway Capacity Software

Traffic signal design

Travel demand modeling concepts

Roadway design software

Effective relationship building

Communicating complex technical concepts

Education

BS or MS in civil engineering or related field

Active Professional Engineer license in Indiana, Illinois, or Missouri

PTOE certification

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

PowerInroads

Civil 3D

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

At Hanson Professional Services, Inc., we are committed to transforming communities through innovative engineering solutions. We are seeking a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit to fill a full-time mid to senior level Traffic Engineer position in our Indianapolis, IN; St. Louis, MO; Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL; or Springfield, IL office. Our growing traffic team is dynamic, forward-thinking, and passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview and Opportunities:

As part of the traffic team, you will have the opportunity to:

1. Lead a team to complete traffic engineering and analysis tasks.
2. Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for projects involving traffic signals, ITS, and safety improvements.
3. Collaborate on intersection designs, pedestrian/accessibility design, MOT/TCP, and signing/pavement markings.
4. Perform traffic analyses/studies such as forecasting, demand modeling, impact analysis, capacity analysis, operational studies, warrant analysis, speed studies, trip generation, O-D studies, benefit-cost analysis, feasibility, and crash analysis.
5. Participate in client meetings.
6. Develop new traffic service areas.
7. Assist with marketing and project pursuits.
8. Manage project tasks including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance.
9. Work on innovative intersection designs.
10. Conduct site investigations and provide construction support for ongoing projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, and/or Vissim.
• Experience in traffic signal design.
• Understanding of the Highway Safety Manual and Highway Capacity Manual.
• Familiarity with travel demand modeling concepts; experience with Visum, Cube, and TransCAD is desirable.
• Experience with roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer (preferred), PowerInroads, or Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with MUTCD, AASHTO Greenbook, or PROWAG.

Soft Skills:

• Building effective relationships with internal and external clients.
• Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, clients, and stakeholders.

Education/Training:

• BS or MS in civil engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive transportation or traffic engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineers license in Indiana, Illinois, or Missouri, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• PTOE certification is desirable.

Why Hanson?

Join the Hanson team and love what you do. Focus on making a difference by supporting infrastructure development that positively impacts communities locally and nationwide.

• Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Professional Development: Internal and external technical training, support for industry organization participation.
• Innovative Projects: Engage in challenging projects shaping community infrastructure.
• Collaborative Environment: Value your ideas and foster innovation.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary and benefits, employee ownership model.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work, family care leave, wellness programs, supportive environment.

Anticipated Classification Range: E/S V - VII

Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000, with annual discretionary bonus eligibility

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness programs
• Work-life balance initiatives

For more information, visit our benefits page for details.

Culture

We believe that choosing a job is about more than daily tasks. It’s about feeling belonging and safe to grow. Hanson offers an inclusive, diverse workforce with opportunities for career development, including:

• Monthly webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn sessions
• Access to skill-building courses
• Mentorship programs
• Internship opportunities
• Employee recognition

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO - EMPLOYER

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters with a signed agreement in place.