Senior Traffic Engineer

Horrocks; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Generous PTO

401K match

Professional development

Licensure support

Job summary

Horrocks, a leading engineering firm in the Phoenix area, seeks a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead a team through forecasting, analysis and design of transportation projects.

You will conduct operations analysis with tools like Synchro/SimTraffic, VISTRO and VISSIM, prepare detailed traffic impact reports, and collaborate with managers across teams. PE licensure and many years in traffic engineering are required; this is a high-responsibility role with a strong compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• PE licensure required
• 15+ years of traffic analysis and design experience
• Hands-on experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, VISTRO and/or VISSIM
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask across many projects

Responsibilities

• Lead a traffic team through forecasting, analysis and design projects
• Prepare comprehensive traffic impact analysis reports
• Collaborate with operations, technical directors and marketing managers
• Manage multiple tasks and projects within scope, schedule, and budget
• Provide technical leadership on mid to large scale projects

Skills

PE licensure

15+ years experience

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE licensure

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

VISTRO

VISSIM

Job description

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 / year

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will lead a traffic team through a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis and design needs for a variety of transportation projects.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Lead a traffic team through various traffic forecasting, analysis, and design projects
• Conduct operational traffic analysis using tools like Synchro/SimTraffic, VISTRO, and VISSIM, analyzing intersections, roundabouts, urban arterials, and freeway segments
• Perform complex traffic engineering tasks and exercise sound engineering judgment
• Prepare comprehensive traffic impact analysis reports
• Make decisions on design and engineering procedures
• Function as a technical specialist on mid to large scale projects
• Manage multiple traffic tasks and projects within scope, schedule, and budget
• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates from start to finish
• Collaborate effectively with team members, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
• 15+ years traffic analysis and traffic engineering design
• Hands‑on experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, VISTRO, and/or VISSIM
• Excellent communication, written and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
• Work cooperatively with other team members, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award‑winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in‑house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status