Senior Staff Traffic Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Traffic Engineer to join its collaborative team in Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN or Detroit, MI. You will perform traffic and parking studies, transportation planning, and traffic signal/roadway design projects as part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple market sectors.

The role offers opportunities to work on projects in sports, healthcare, higher education, distribution, K-12, commercial, office, retail, and mixed-use sectors, with potential for field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years in traffic/transportation engineering, traffic impact studies, parking studies, and related design tasks.
• Current EIT licensure; P.E. license is a plus.
• Experience with HCS, SYNCHRO, and the MUTCD.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and permitting of traffic/transportation engineering projects.
• Conduct traffic analysis for impact studies.
• Oversee field staff collecting traffic volume and data.
• Perform preliminary traffic reviews at project concept stage.
• Prepare and review traffic/parking reports and cost estimates.
• Use SYNCHRO, HCS and related software to prepare documents.
• Lead draft proposals and review invoices with the team.
• Supervise staff engineers and interns as needed.
• Coordinate and perform field inspections as needed.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Traffic impact studies

Public speaking

Team leadership

Project budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT licensure

P.E. license (optional)

Tools

HCS

SYNCHRO

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MUTCD knowledge

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 50+ 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 Senior Staff Traffic Engineer to join its collaborative team in Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN or Detroit, MI. This individual will serve a key function in performing 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 work as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of engineers, working on exciting and meaningful projects across many different market sectors. Our work includes projects in professional and collegiate sports, healthcare, higher education, distribution, K-12, commercial, office, retail, mixed‑use, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform the planning and permitting of traffic/transportation engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects;
• Conduct traffic analysis for traffic impact studies;
• Oversee field staff collecting traffic volume, road, and regulatory data;
• Conduct preliminary traffic reviews at the project concept stage to identify critical traffic‑related issues;
• Apply knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics;
• Write and/or review draft reports including traffic impact studies and parking studies;
• Use engineering equipment and design software (SYNCHRO, HCS, etc.) to prepare engineering and design documents with proficiency;
• Prepare draft proposals and review draft invoices and project budgets in collaboration with team members;
• Lead tasks associated with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, and designs for projects;
• Supervise or coordinate the work of staff engineers, interns, and others who assist in specific assignments as needed;
• Coordinate and perform field inspection services, as needed;
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering;
• 3+ years of experience in traffic/transportation engineering, traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrants, parking studies, driveway & roadway design, and traffic signal design;
• Current EIT licensure;
• P.E. a plus;
• Experience with HCS, SYNCHRO, and the MUTCD is required;
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation are a plus;
• Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects and to develop and manage project budgets;
• 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;
• Effective public speaking 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;
• 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
• 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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