Senior Traffic Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join their Indianapolis office. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant culture that prioritizes collaboration and innovation. You will be responsible for leading traffic engineering projects, providing technical guidance, and ensuring project success. The company values employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible work environment and a competitive salary package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the engineering field and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Performance-driven bonuses

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in transportation or traffic engineering.
• PE license expected, EIT required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex traffic engineering projects with technical expertise.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to project team members.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Project Management

Technical Guidance

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

Job Description

HWC Engineering is seeking a qualified, self-motivated, professional Senior Traffic Engineer to work in our Indianapolis Office. If you want to work in a remarkable work culture where everyone treats one another with the highest level of respect and enjoys being part of one of the most progressive and friendly engineering firms in the Midwest, then we would love you to apply.

WHAT YOU’LL DO…

• Uses senior-level technical expertise to consider a broad range of engineering solutions relating to traffic analysis, corridor studies and complex/non-complex traffic modeling.
• Responsible for discipline-specific planning, work distribution, leadership and adherence to the schedule, and budget on complex or traffic engineering projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal preparation.
• Develops scope of work and level of effort and manages adherence to scope and budget during project delivery process.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline.
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to team members to achieve overall project objectives on complex or unusual engineering projects.
• Coordinates technical aspects of the project with client and teaming partners.
• Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work for other disciplines on multi-discipline projects on complex or unusual engineering projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Traffic Group Manager.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 5-8 years of transportation and/or traffic engineering experience
• BS in Civil Engineering or related field of study
• PE license expected, EIT required
• Experience with AutoCAD or Microstation

WHY WORK WITH US

At HWC Engineering, our foundation is built upon a vibrant culture that celebrates collaboration and innovation. We believe in creating an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.

• The strength of our company lies in the well-being & growth of our employees. That's why we prioritize professional development, providing avenues for continuous learning & career advancement.
• Our culture isn't just a statement; it's the fabric that binds us together, guiding us as we navigate challenges, celebrate successes, & create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to excel. We are humbled to have been named a Best Place to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce from 2016 – 2025; 10 years in a row!
• Collaboration is more than a buzzword for us; it's ingrained in our DNA. Teamwork is at the core of our success, and we celebrate the achievements of each member, knowing that our collective efforts lead to exceptional outcomes.
• Embrace freedom! We promote work-life balance with tailored schedules & flexible work environment with remote, hybrid in-office, and/or full-time in-office workspaces offered dependent upon position/situation (and ability to work from home).
• Experience an exceptional salary package with performance-driven bonuses and recognition that outshines the rest!

ABOUT HWC

HWC Engineering is a full-service consulting engineering firm that provides water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, inspection, site engineering, survey, landscape architecture and planning services to both the public and private sectors.

Founded in 1989 in Terre Haute, Indiana, HWC has additional offices in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Muncie and New Albany, allowing us to provide professional engineering services to clients throughout Indiana and the Midwest.

HWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any status protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence and performance.