Senior Traffic Engineer

Stantec; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a Senior Traffic Engineer (PE) in Plano, Texas. This role involves managing high-profile roadway projects, performing complex engineering design tasks, and collaborating with teams of urban planners, architects, and civil engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traffic signal design and operational analysis and hold a Professional Engineer license.

You will be tasked with preparing construction documents, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring project schedules and budgets are met. This opportunity allows you to significantly impact community transformation through transportation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in traffic signal system design and operational analysis required.
• Ability to manage projects and develop budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic signal system design and re-timing.
• Prepare construction documents and cost estimates.
• Perform engineering design tasks per TxDOT standards.
• Develop budgets and monitor project work.
• Coordinate with project managers and clients.
• Provide technical advice on traffic engineering matters.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Train staff on design software.

Skills

Traffic signal system design

Operational analysis

Traffic safety studies

Complex engineering design

Team coordination

Technical advice

Software training

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Traffic engineering software

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, Senior Traffic Engineer (PE). The position will offer the opportunity to work on small and large high-profile roadway and highway projects. You will perform a variety of tasks that will require the application of sound principles and best practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects include traffic signal system design and re-timing, operational analysis, roadway capacity analysis, traffic safety studies, traffic signal, signing, and pavement marking and design, street lighting / illumination design, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
• Prepare construction documents and cost estimates for City, County and State roadway and highway projects.
• Perform complex engineering design tasks per Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT’s) design standards.
• Develop budgets and monitor work of assigned team to ensure budgets and schedules are met
• Coordinate with other Project Managers, project team and clients
• Responsible for design, review and sealing of assigned projects
• Provide technical advice to project teams and clients on traffic engineering matters.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including urban planners, architects, and civil engineers to create integrated solutions.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate the technical aspects of assigned projects.
• Train developing staff on design and operational analysis software packages for traffic engineering projects.