Project Traffic Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Traffic / Transportation Engineer to join a collaborative team. You will manage traffic and parking studies, transportation planning studies, traffic event management, and signal/roadway design projects.

The role requires 7+ years of traffic engineering experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and EIT with potential PE in the future. Travel and overtime may be necessary; AutoCAD/SYNCHRO experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of traffic engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT licensure and ability to obtain PE license in the future.
• Experience with HCS, SYNCHRO, and MUTCD; AutoCAD and MicroStation a plus.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work; overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform planning and permitting of traffic/transportation engineering.
• Conduct traffic analysis for traffic impact studies.
• Oversee collecting traffic volume, road, and regulatory data.
• Perform preliminary traffic reviews at project concept stage to identify issues.
• Contribute to writing draft reports including traffic impact and parking studies.
• Utilize engineering software (SYNCHRO, HCS) to prepare documents.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, and designs.
• Coordinate and perform field services as needed; and

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCS

SYNCHRO

MUTCD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 40+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Project Traffic / Transportation Engineer to join its collaborative team in Charlotte, NC. This individual will serve a key function in managing as well as working on traffic & parking studies, transportation planning studies, traffic event management studies, and traffic signal/roadway design projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage and deliver on multiple exciting and challenging traffic and transportation projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform the planning and permitting of traffic/transportation engineering;
• Conduct traffic analysis for traffic impact studies;
• Oversee collecting traffic volume, road, and regulatory data;
• Conduct preliminary traffic reviews at the project concept stage to identify critical traffic‑related issues;
• Contribute to the writing draft reports including traffic impact studies and parking studies;
• Knowledge of engineering design software (SYNCHRO, HCS, etc.) to prepare engineering and design documents with proficiency;
• Participate in tasks associated with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, and designs for projects;
• Coordinate and perform field services, as needed; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 7+ Years traffic engineering experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering;
• EIT licensure and the ability to obtain PE license in the future;
• Experience with HCS, SYNCHRO, and the MUTCD is required; Knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation are a plus but not required;
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively individually and in a team environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing;
• Ability to occasionally travel and participate in field work; and
• Ability to work overtime during evening and/or weekends, as needed by project schedule.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full‑time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

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