Senior Traffic Engineer

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Engineer in Lincoln, NE to design safer, more efficient transportation systems. You'll work with state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and MPOs on projects from concept to completion.

The role focuses on traffic signal systems, lighting, fiber optics, traffic control, signing, and markings, plus performing traffic operations analyses and safety investigations.

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.
• Familiar with MUTCD, AASHTO, HCM, IES, and other technical resources.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and MPOs.
• Design traffic signal systems, lighting, fiber optics, signing, and pavement markings.
• Perform traffic operations analyses for planning studies and designs.
• Conduct traffic impact analyses to understand and improve traffic flow.
• Optimize signal timing to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion.
• Analyze traffic and crash data to improve intersection safety.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Independent and team work

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: Lincoln, NE

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
• Familiar with MUTCD, AASHTO, HCM, IES, and other technical resources and guides.
• Ability to work independently and as a team internally and externally.
• Demonstrates 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 for this position; 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.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability