Senior Traffic Engineer

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Des Moines is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to design and optimize transportation systems. The role involves collaborating with state DOTs and conducting traffic impact studies to improve road safety. Ideal candidates should have 15+ years of experience and a State Professional Engineer’s License. The position includes competitive pay and a range of benefits including health insurance and a generous 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a Traffic Engineer.
• State Professional Engineer’s License required.
• Familiarity with MUTCD, AASHTO, HCM, and IES.

Responsibilities

• Design traffic signal systems and lighting systems.
• Perform traffic operations analysis for planning studies.
• Conduct traffic impact analysis studies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you passionate about designing safe and efficient transportation systems? As a Traffic Engineer at Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI), you’ll face new challenges and opportunities to make a tangible difference in the community, ensuring safer and more efficient transportation for everyone. If you have hands‑on experience in traffic engineering, this role will allow you to apply your skills in meaningful ways and see the direct impact of your work.

Job Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Imagine starting your day by collaborating with a team about state DOTs, counties, and municipalities to design safer, more efficient transportation systems. As a Traffic Engineer, you’ll:

• Engage with a variety of clients, including state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations.
• Contribute to the growth of the organization by identifying, pursuing, and supporting new business and project opportunities.
• Focus on the design of traffic signal systems, lighting systems, fiber optics, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings.
• Perform traffic operations analysis to support transportation and traffic planning studies and designs.
• Conduct traffic impact analysis studies to understand and improve traffic flow.
• Optimize traffic signal timing to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion.
• Analyze traffic and crash data to conduct intersection safety studies and improve road safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 15+ years of experience as a Traffic Engineer.
• State Professional Engineer’s License required.
• Familiarity with MUTCD, AASHTO, HCM, IES, and other technical resources and guides.
• Ability to work independently and as a team internally and externally.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong technical wiring and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with groups both internally and externally.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; authorization to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future required.

Additional Information

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Employment Eligibility

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability