Mid/Senior Level Traffic Engineer

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); 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 team. This role involves leading traffic engineering tasks, developing project plans, and collaborating on innovative designs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and traffic analysis, along with the ability to build effective client relationships. Join a company that values career advancement and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401(k) with matching contributions

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Performance bonuses

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive transportation or traffic engineering experience.
• Understanding of the Highway Safety Manual and Highway Capacity Manual.
• Familiarity with MUTCD, AASHTO Greenbook, or PROWAG.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to complete traffic engineering and analysis tasks.
• Develop plans and specifications for traffic signal projects.
• Conduct traffic analyses/studies including forecasting and impact analysis.

Skills

Highway Capacity Software

Traffic signal design

Travel demand modeling

Roadway design software

Building effective relationships

Communicating technical concepts

Education

BS or MS in civil engineering

Active Professional Engineers license

PTOE certification

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Synchro

Vissim

Visum

Cube

TransCAD

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, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Traffic Control Plans (TCP), and signing/pavement markings.
4. Perform traffic analyses/studies such as traffic forecasting, travel demand modeling, traffic impact analysis, capacity analysis, operational analysis, warrant analysis, speed studies, trip generation, O-D studies, benefit-cost analysis, feasibility studies, and crash analysis.
5. Participate in client meetings.
6. Develop new traffic service areas.
7. Assist with marketing and project pursuits.
8. Manage project traffic tasks including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance.
9. Work on alternative/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/or TransCAD software 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 to engineers, clients, and public 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 Indiana, Illinois, or Missouri Professional Engineers license 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 as you support the development of infrastructure that positively impacts communities locally and across the country.

• Career Advancement: We invest in our employees' growth, offering opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Professional Development: Hanson provides internal and external technical training and supports participation in technical and industry organizations.
• Innovative Projects: Work on challenging, impactful projects shaping community infrastructure.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values your ideas and fosters innovation.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits; we are 100% employee-owned, and success is shared.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible work arrangements, family care leave, wellness programs, and a supportive environment.

Anticipated Classification Range: E/S V - VII

Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000, based on experience, with potential annual discretionary bonus

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program, including:

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

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for details.

Culture

We understand that choosing a job is about more than daily tasks. It's about feeling included and safe to grow. Hanson offers an inclusive, diverse workforce with opportunities such as:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn sessions
• Access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship programs
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO - EMPLOYER

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies unless a signed agreement is in place for the specific position.