Senior Traffic Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a full-time Senior Traffic Engineer in Plano, Texas. This role involves managing high-profile roadway projects and applying sound engineering principles. The successful candidate will be responsible for traffic signal system design, operational analysis, and collaborative efforts with multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Texas PE license or ability to obtain it within six months. Stantec offers comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including health plans and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years traffic engineering project experience.
• Proficiency in Microstation and OpenRoads required.
• Strong knowledge of TxDOT design/planning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects involving traffic signal system design and re-timing.
• Prepare construction documents and cost estimates for roadway projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on integrated solutions.

Skills

Traffic operations and safety

Problem-solving and creative thinking

Communication skills

Microstation and OpenRoads

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

TX PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SYNCHRO

VISSIM

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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficiency in Microstation and OpenRoads.
• Proficiency in SIGN CAD, AGI-32 and micro-simulation modeling and operational analysis using SYNCHRO, SIMTRAFFIC, VISSIM, and HCS and other applicable Transportation Engineering Models.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, including writing technical reports and memos using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of the TxDOT design/planning procedures, and PS&E plan production.
• Experience must include traffic operations and safety; highway capacity analysis; traffic operational analysis; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); designing and implementing traffic signal system timings; and preparing PS&E plans.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) is required.
• TX PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years traffic engineering project experience.
• TxDOT Precertification preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | TX | Plano

Organization: BC-2142 Transpt-US Texas

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 01/07/2026 05:07:41

Req ID: 1006580

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.