Senior Traffic Engineer

TYPSA US; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

TYPSA, Inc. in Irvine, California seeks a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead roadway design activities on state and municipal projects with a focus on delivering high-quality technical design deliverables.

The successful candidate will manage a design squad, coordinate with disciplines, perform traffic analyses, prepare reports, and contribute to business development while meeting budgets and schedules. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of design experience.
• PE registration in the job jurisdiction or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• California T.E. and/or PTOE certification is a plus.
• Local State and Municipality project experience.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Experience with traffic modeling software: Synchro, HCS, Vissim; AGI32 for lighting.
• Knowledge of Civil 3D and OpenRoads is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic design for state and municipal transportation projects.
• Coordinate with team members and other disciplines.
• Design TH/MOT, signing & marking, signals, lighting, ITS; prepare construction plans.
• Conduct traffic analysis, safety audits, TIS, signal timing and design.
• Generate clear technical reports with findings and recommendations.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, specs, and reports.
• Prepare and check plans, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Create project work plans to manage budgets and design teams.
• Participate in inter-disciplinary quality reviews and design checks.
• Support proposals and business development for transportation projects.
• Ensure work completes within budgets and schedules; liaise with agencies.

Skills

P.E. registration

Local/state agency experience

Project leadership

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Traffic modeling: Synchro

Traffic modeling: HCS

Traffic modeling: Vissim

AGI32 lighting

Civil 3D/OpenRoads

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months

California T.E. and/or PTOE certification (plus)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Synchro

HCS

Vissim

AGI32

Job description

We are currently seeking resumes from qualified, responsible, self‑sufficient, energetic Senior Traffic Engineers for our Irvine, California office. The ideal candidate will be motivated to develop and build their personal knowledge and skills to assist with the growth and success of the office. We offer a friendly, professional atmosphere with excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.

Job Description

The role will perform and be responsible for leading roadway design activities for a variety of state and municipal projects for streets/highways/freeways. Our ideal candidate will be capable of leading a design squad containing a range of experience levels by providing clear directions to other staff while performing and being responsible for a full range of professional roadway engineering assignments, including modeling, preparation of design calculations, plan production, quantities, cost estimates, reports, and quality control.

This person will be team-oriented, self‑motivated, technically proficient, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The position will entail a full range of professional roadway design activities, serving in a key technical role for the development of our projects and providing the framework for multidisciplinary teams to deliver our projects.

Primary Duties

• Lead the traffic technical design aspects for a variety of transportation projects, including coordination with other team members and disciplines.
• Apply a broad understanding of civil engineering and other fields to reach innovative and interdependent solutions.
• Design of TH/MOT, signing & marking, signals, lighting, ITS, and all related documentation necessary for construction of plans.
• Conduct traffic analysis, safety audits, traffic impact studies, traffic signal timing, traffic signal design, and calculations forming the basis of design recommendations.
• Generate clear and concise technical reports summarizing analysis findings, description of the issues, and recommendations with supporting rationale.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Prepares and checks plans, calculations, cost estimates, and recommendations.
• Create project work plans to track and manage traffic design budget and design team for projects when assigned.
• Participate in inter‑discipline quality reviews. Perform checking and design quality reviews.
• Perform effective technical write‑ups for proposals.
• Assist with business development and marketing efforts on transportation project pursuits.
• Ensure the completion of work based on budgets and project schedules.
• Experience speaking to the public and interacting with local and state agencies is preferred.

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills)

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or a related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years of design experience.
• P.E., Registration required in the jurisdiction of the position or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Other certifications are a plus but not required, including California T.E. and/or PTOE certification.
• Local State and Municipality experience.
• Proven knowledge and skills in both MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Preferred candidates will have skills using traffic modeling software: Synchro, HCS, Vissim, and AGI32 (lighting).
• Knowledge of roadway modeling software a plus: Civil 3D and OpenRoads.
• Experience with state and municipal transportation agency projects.
• Track record providing high‑quality technical design deliverables, meeting scopes, schedules, and budgets on a range of transportation projects.

Competencies

• Communicative – interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team.
• Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.
• Decisive & Action Oriented – Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast‑paced and pressure environments. Self‑motivated and proactive.
• Flexible – Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi‑task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver. Resourcefulness, with minimal direction.
• Analytical – Uses sound data, and procedures, and follows all laws, rules, and regulations but is a solutionist or problem‑solver.
• Conscientious and Organized – Believes professional integrity is paramount; understands the importance of project records; responsive to clients and deadline oriented; quality oriented.

Working Conditions and Environment

This position will require general supervision and will have to use independent judgment within established guidelines. Generally, uses the advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances. Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project, and be able to promote a positive team environment. Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.

TYPSA, Inc. Culture

• Thinking toward future company and personal growth.
• Yielding equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Passionate supporter of clients and teammates.
• Shared camaraderie.
• Action oriented and flexible.

TYPSA, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid‑time‑Off, and a 401(k) plan.

TYPSA, Inc. Overview

TYPSA in the United States is a multi‑discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm assisting public and private clients in planning, developing, designing, constructing, and maintaining critical infrastructure projects across the United States. With offices in Arizona and California, TYPSA provides local expertise with the backing of a global network.

Originally established in 1992 as AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc., the company began as a two‑person DBE firm and grew into a trusted corporation serving clients nationwide. In 2006, AZTEC joined TYPSA Group, an international leader in engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting headquartered in Spain with more than 60 offices worldwide.

Today, as TYPSA in the United States, we proudly carry forward the AZTEC legacy while connecting our clients to the resources, innovation, and international experience of the TYPSA Group. This integration allows us to deliver tailored local solutions with the depth and reach of a global firm.

TYPSA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, housing status, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic under applicable law.