Professional Transportation Engineer – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

Alliant Engineering, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm in engineering and consulting as a Professional Transportation Engineer focusing on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT). You will design innovative traffic control and construction phasing plans that enhance community infrastructure and safety. We offer a supportive, employee-owned culture and a range of benefits that value your contributions.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities

Market-Leading Profit Sharing

Comprehensive Health Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous Annual Leave

Paid Professional Development

Casual Work Environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with Utah licensure eligibility within 6 months.
• 4+ years of experience in MOT and traffic control design.

Responsibilities

• Develop MOT, construction phasing, and traffic control plans for various projects.
• Generate innovative traffic solutions while ensuring safety and constructability.
• Collaborate with contractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microstation

Geopak

Open Roads Designer

Job description

Professional Transportation Engineer – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

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Title

Professional Transportation Engineer - Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

Description

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it.

The Impact You'll Have

Alliant Engineering, Inc., is seeking an MOT Engineer with experience developing construction phasing and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans to join our transportation team. This role will work in conjunction with Project Managers, peer Engineers and CADD team members to coordinate the MOT design with other project disciplines to meet deadlines for projects throughout Utah and other regions as needed.

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented transportation engineer who has a passion for thinking out-of-the-box to develop innovative construction phasing alternatives. The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of roadway design standards, including A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (AASHTO Green Book), the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, the MUTCD, and local work zone and temporary traffic control design resources. You will routinely engage with project Owners, Contractors, and stakeholders to collaboratively develop optimal temporary traffic control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Be a valuable member of a cohesive project team that develops MOT, construction phasing, and traffic control plans on complex traditional or alternative delivery projects.
• Generate innovative construction phasing alternatives that optimize traffic operations while maximizing constructability and safety.
• Develop temporary construction plans, including roadway geometrics, alignments, profiles, models, and drainage.
• Develop traffic control plans, including temporary signing, striping, safety devices, and detours.
• Author Traffic Management Plans (TMP) to analyze and document impacts and mitigation techniques to businesses, residents, and surrounding roadway systems.
• Work closely with contractors and owners to understand constructability needs and project MOT goals.
• Mentor less experienced team members and promote the growth of their technical skills.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer with the ability to obtain UT licensure within 6 months
• 4+ years of progressive experience developing MOT, construction phasing, or traffic control design and plans
• Experienced manager and mentor to staff
• Strong working technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Technical expertise using Microstation/Geopak and Open Roads Designer on transportation projects
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work on schedule
• Design-Build or CM/GC experience preferred
  
  

Benefits

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)
  
  

Who We Are

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 6/24/2025 Number of Openings 1 Location Salt Lake City, Utah EOE Statement We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Employment type

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