Senior Traffic Engineer

Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Chaska (MN)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 142,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life insurance

Vision insurance

ESOP - Employee ownership

Flexible spending account

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer, PE to lead final traffic design from our Burnsville area and optionally from other Twin Cities locations.

The role emphasizes directing technical delivery, mentoring staff, and working closely with clients to shape project outcomes. You will oversee design on a range of projects, from local improvements to major design-build programs, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence while contributing to team growth and business

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
5+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering final design.
Demonstrated design experience across traffic signal design, roadway lighting, signing/striping, and MOT/Traffic Control.
Experience leading technical tasks and directing engineers/technicians.

Responsibilities

Lead traffic signal design, including permanent and temporary systems, interconnect, and timing.
Lead roadway lighting design from MnDOT interstate to decorative lighting for municipalities.
Lead signing and pavement marking design for freeways and local roads.
Oversee MOT and Traffic Control on complex projects and temporary traffic plans.
Provide design leadership on design-build projects and coordinate with MnDOT and other agencies.
Prepare and seal PS&E as Engineer of Record.
Supervise EITs and interns and provide day-to-day direction.
Perform QA/QC reviews and resolve design issues.
Develop team standards and guidance to improve consistency.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Design leadership

Client coordination

Mentoring staff

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Synchro/SimTraffic

VISSIM

Job description

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Traffic Engineer, PE to join our Final Traffic Design team, preferably based in our Burnsville office, with flexibility to work from any of our Twin Cities locations for the right candidate. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Southeast, Midwest, and beyond.

This role will focus on final traffic design and provide leadership across a wide range of transportation projects, from local municipal improvements to large-scale design-build highway programs. The successful candidate will serve as a task lead, oversee technical delivery, mentor staff, and work directly with clients while helping shape the future growth of our Final Traffic Design team.

We are seeking a collaborative and motivated leader who thrives in a team-oriented environment, takes ownership of projects from start to finish, and is passionate about delivering high-quality transportation solutions. This individual will play a key role in maintaining project quality, schedule, and budget while supporting team development and business growth. Our Final Traffic Design team takes real pride in its camaraderie. We collaborate closely, share knowledge, and support each other when workloads peak.

What You Will Be Doing:

Lead traffic signal design, including permanent and temporary signal systems, interconnect, and signal timing
Lead roadway lighting design, from MnDOT interstate and high mast lighting to decorative lighting for small local municipalities across the Midwest and Southeast
Lead permanent signing and pavement marking design, from freeway guide signing to local striping plans
Lead MOT and Traffic Control Design on complex projects, including construction staging, temporary signals, detours, and temporary traffic control plans
Provide direct traffic engineering design and leadership on alternative delivery projects, including MnDOT's I-494 Highway 169 to Airport Design-Build Project 2 and design-build opportunities nationwide
Deliver traffic design solutions for municipal, county, and DOT clients on projects ranging from small local improvements to major interstate design-build projects
Prepare and seal plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) as Engineer of Record
Oversee and complete final traffic punch list inspections for lighting, signals, and ITS
Supervise EITs and interns, assign work, and provide day-to-day technical direction and mentorship
Perform QA/QC reviews and work directly within design files to resolve technical issues and support staff development
Assist in developing team standards, details, and guidance to improve consistency and quality across projects
Serve as a primary client contact for traffic design scope, schedule, and deliverables
Support business development activities including proposals, statements of qualifications (SOQs), scopes, fee development, and client relationship building
Coordinate with roadway, drainage, geometric, design-build teams, agencies, and contractors throughout project delivery and construction

What We Are Looking For:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
5+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering final design.
Demonstrated design experience across traffic signal design, roadway lighting design, permanent signing and pavement markings, and MOT and Traffic Control Design
Experience leading technical tasks and directing the work of engineers and technicians.
Working knowledge of MnDOT standards, the Minnesota MUTCD, and the Minnesota Temporary Traffic Control Field Manual.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with clients, project teams, and agency stakeholders.

Preferred:

Engineer of Record experience on signal, lighting, or signing and striping projects.
Design-build or alternative delivery experience, including MOT and Traffic Control Design on large transportation corridors.
Multidisciplinary experience in roadway and drainage design.
Experience with traffic modeling and analysis software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, and HCS.
Signal timing and signal optimization experience.
Proficiency working within MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
Experience with proposals, scopes, fee development, and client relationship management.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or IMSA certification.
MnDOT prequalification in traffic signal, lighting, or temporary traffic control plan design.
Additional state licensure or willingness to obtain additional registrations.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assignments, maintain accountability, and build trust within a collaborative team environment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $142,000 depending on years of experience and credentials

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Supporting Our Employees

There's life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
401(k) Match Program
Paid time off (PTO)
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Six paid company holidays
Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Short term and Long-term disability
Dependent care reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Vision insurance

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,200 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

OUR BENEFITS

At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well‑being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre‑approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.

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