Senior Staff Traffic Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Traffic Engineer to join its Milwaukee team. You will perform traffic/parking studies, transportation planning, traffic event management, and traffic signal/roadway design on diverse projects across sectors.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering degree, 3+ years of traffic experience, and proficiency with SYNCHRO/HCS, AutoCAD, and MicroStation, plus strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in traffic/transportation engineering, traffic impact studies, parking studies, and roadway design.
• Current EIT licensure; P.E. a plus.
• Experience with HCS, SYNCHRO, and the MUTCD.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation a plus.
• Ability to coach and assist with staff management.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects and budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; public speaking ability.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel and work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform 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 concept stage to identify issues.
• Apply engineering knowledge and advanced mathematics.
• Write or review draft reports including traffic impact and parking studies.
• Use SYNCHRO, HCS, and related software to prepare design documents.
• Prepare proposals and review invoices and budgets with team.
• Lead preparation and modification of engineering documents for projects.
• Supervise staff engineers, interns, and others as needed.
• Coordinate field inspection services as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Public speaking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SYNCHRO

HCS

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 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial, advancing innovative technical solutions, participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, and making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Langan attracts and retains top talent in the industry.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Traffic Engineer to join its collaborative team in Milwaukee, WI. 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. Working as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, the engineer will work on projects across many market sectors, including 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 a plus;
• Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects and 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.

Benefits

Langan provides a comprehensive compensation package that includes company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k) with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement. Additional benefits include flexible work schedules, extensive training, wellness programs, buddy and mentoring programs, and employee resource groups.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.