Senior Traffic Engineer

Fishbeck; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Hybrid/flexible schedules

Employee ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck, a Michigan-based engineering firm, is seeking a Traffic Engineer to lead complex transportation design projects from concept through construction. You will work with our Transportation team in Michigan, mentoring junior staff, supporting client relationships, and growing Fishbeck's Michigan transportation practice while ensuring MDOT standards and MUTCD guidelines are met.

The role offers collaboration with local agencies and contractors, opportunities for hybrid scheduling, and a path

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of traffic engineering experience, including MDOT projects.
• Michigan Professional Engineer license required.
• Proficiency in MicroStation; AutoCAD/Civil 3D is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of MDOT standards and guidelines.
• Experience with Highway Capacity Software and Synchro; TransModeler is a plus.
• Familiarity with the ITE Trip Generation Manual and complex maintenance of traffic design and traffic studies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with ITS and highway lighting design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of traffic engineering components, including maintenance of traffic plans, signing and pavement marking layouts, and traffic signal systems.
• Ensure project work complies with MDOT standards and guidelines.
• Conduct traffic impact studies, safety studies, signal optimization, and traffic forecasting.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and construction cost estimates.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and communication.
• Mentor and support junior staff while coordinating with other disciplines and regional offices.
• Collaborate with clients, local agencies, and contractors to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Highway Capacity Software

Synchro

TransModeler

Job description

Location: Any Fishbeck Michigan Regional Office

Employment Type: Full Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together—our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Traffic Engineer to help us keep building.

Working with our Transportation team in Michigan, you will lead complex transportation design projects from concept through construction, support client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help grow Fishbeck’s Michigan transportation practice.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of traffic engineering components, including maintenance of traffic plans, signing and pavement marking layouts, and traffic signal systems.
• Ensure project work complies with MDOT standards, the Michigan Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and applicable design guidelines.
• Conduct traffic impact studies, safety studies, signal optimization, and traffic forecasting.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and construction cost estimates.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and communication.
• Mentor and support junior staff while coordinating with other disciplines and regional offices.
• Collaborate with clients, local agencies, and contractors to deliver high-quality solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of traffic engineering experience, including MDOT-related projects.
• Michigan Professional Engineer license required.
• Proficiency in MicroStation; experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of MDOT traffic standards and guidelines.
• Experience with Highway Capacity Software and Synchro; TransModeler experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with the ITE Trip Generation Manual, complex maintenance of traffic design, and traffic studies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with intelligent transportation systems and highway lighting design is a plus.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Build Your Future Here

Candidates for this position can reside in the Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Farmington Hills, Lansing, Ann Arbor, or Kalamazoo, MI markets.