Senior Traffic Engineer

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc. is looking for a full-time Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Arizona team. This role involves leading traffic design projects and serving various state and local agency clients.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in traffic engineering and design.
• Experience with MUTCD and AASHTO standards.
• Certification as a PTOE and/or RSP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design for intersections and traffic signals.
• Develop maintenance of traffic (MOT) and sequencing plans.
• Assist with technical traffic analyses for multi-modal facilities.

Skills

Traffic design

Traffic management systems

Safety evaluations

Traffic analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Arizona

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Synchro

VISSIM

Job description

Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Arizona transportation planning and engineering team. This role will serve state and local agency clients and lead traffic design projects, safety evaluations, and multimodal facility analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design for intersections, traffic signals, roadway lighting, signage, pavement marking, traffic management systems, and ITS systems.
• Develop maintenance of traffic (MOT) and sequencing plans.
• Assist with technical traffic analyses for highways, streets, and multi‑modal facilities.
• Assist with traffic safety analyses, including Road Safety Audits (RSAs), and identification and design of proposed safety countermeasures.
• Implement client and internal QA/QC procedures.
• Assist in developing proposals and marketing strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Arizona or ability to obtain licensure within three months.
• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or a Road Safety Professional (RSP) Levels 1 or 2 is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in traffic engineering and design.
• Experience working with relevant industry standards and guidelines, such as MUTCD and AASHTO standards.
• Proficiency using CAD (MicroStation/AutoCAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and/or traffic simulation software (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM).

Salary

Salary Range: $100,000 – $140,000+, depending on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Additional Information

Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an EEO employer.