Project Engineer - Traffic

HNTB; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in Plano, TX is seeking a driven traffic engineering professional to manage projects and programs from local agencies to large‑scale efforts. The role includes coordinating with clients, mentoring junior staff, and leading technical production for traffic studies across multiple clients.

Required are a Bachelor's in Engineering (6+ years) or higher with related experience; proficiency in Synchro, HCS, VISSIM and safety tools; PE certification preferred. Visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s with 5+ years; PhD with 4+ years.
• Experience with traffic analysis tools and safety analysis tools.
• Strong coordination across disciplines and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and distribute discipline‑specific work on schedule and budget.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Develop scope of work and level of effort for projects.
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of the team’s work and mentor staff.
• Coordinate technical aspects with client counterparts and partners.
• Work with multiple disciplines on multi‑discipline projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Mentor staff

Cross-discipline coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

HSM spreadsheets

ISATe

IHSDM

Job description

About HNTB

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have delivered solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

The Role

• The HNTB North Texas Traffic Section is seeking a driven professional to manage projects and programs ranging from local agencies to large‑scale efforts.
• Traffic engineering duties may include forecasting, analysis, simulation, safety or signal design in a leading role, with regular engagement with clients and project stakeholders.
• The role supports senior project managers and mentors junior staff, leading technical production, report development, and supporting project management for traffic studies across multiple clients.

What You'll Do

• Plan and distribute discipline‑specific work, ensuring adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Develop scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within the discipline.
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of the project team’s work and mentor the team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinate technical aspects of the project with client counterparts and teaming partners at the staff level.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring

• Experience with traffic analysis tools including Synchro, HCS, and VISSIM.
• Experience with safety analysis tools including HSM spreadsheets, ISATe, and IHSDM.
• Understanding of the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Ability to coordinate work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
• Preparation of high‑quality deliverables that are on time and within budget and scope.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 8 years relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• AICP certification (depending on discipline).

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Location: Plano, TX (Granite Parkway).

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

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