Senior Traffic Engineer

Fuss & O'Neill; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule Flexibility

Health & Wellness

Continuous Learning

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

Fun Team Culture

Job summary

Fuss & O'Neill is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer in Massachusetts to lead a range of transportation projects, including traffic impact studies and signal/safety improvements. You will guide project teams, develop reports, and ensure designs meet DOT requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of experience, a PE or eligibility within six months, and strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across municipal and state agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Typically requires 6+ years of experience.
• PE licensure or ability to obtain within six months.
• Proficiency in traffic simulation software, including SYNCHRO and SIDRA.
• Knowledge of CAD software including MicroStation/OpenRoads; AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS.
• Experience with DOT project design and plan preparation requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, specifications, and designs for transportation projects.
• Develop technical traffic reports and documents for DOT, municipalities and private developers.
• Develop and conduct traffic impact studies, including trip generation, capacity analysis, and crash/safety analysis.
• Develop traffic signal design and manage design of safety improvement projects.
• Oversight of traffic counts, analyze traffic data, and identify patterns and trends.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams using traffic simulation software.
• Design transportation plans and systems to improve safety, efficiency, and mobility.
• Stay informed about advances in transportation engineering and standards.

Skills

Traffic Simulation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

PE licensure

6+ years experience

Tools

Synchro

SIDRA

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That's what it takes to work at Fuss & O'Neill - because that's what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we've prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you've found your future.

Are you an experienced Traffic Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of transportation projects that improve safety, mobility, and efficiency across our communities. You'll lead and support traffic impact studies, traffic analyses, signal and safety improvement projects, and DOT and municipal work.

This role offers the opportunity to take on meaningful technical and project leadership responsibilities, collaborate with experienced transportation professionals, and continue growing your career while making an impact through innovative transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, specifications, and designs for transportation projects, and keeping documentation organized.
• Develop technical traffic reports and documents for DOT, municipalities and private developers.
• Develop and conduct traffic impact studies, including trip generation, capacity analysis, and crash/safety analysis.
• Develop traffic signal design and manage design of safety improvement projects.
• Oversight of traffic counts, analyze traffic data, and identify patterns and trends to understand current traffic conditions and potential future needs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams and other engineers. This includes the use of traffic simulation software (SYNCHRO and SIDRA).
• Design transportation plans and design transportation systems (roads, signals, etc.) to improve safety, efficiency, and mobility.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and designs for transportation projects, and keeping documentation organized.
• Stay informed about advances in transportation engineering and technology, as well as relevant regulations and standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
• Typically requires 6+ years of experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (or the ability to obtain within six months)
• Proficiency in traffic simulation software, including SYCHRO and SIDRA
• Knowledge of CAD software including MicroStation/Connect, InRoads/OpenRoads; knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS
• Experience with DOT project design and plan preparation requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to successfully lead and deliver projects on time and within budget

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O'Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.

About Fuss & O'Neill

Fuss & O'Neill is a civil and environmental engineering firm that provides client-specific, forward-thinking, and holistic solutions. Since 1924, we have made it our mission to improve the built and natural environments in response to our public and private clients' evolving needs.

Our hiring process

• Stage 1: Applied
• Stage 2: Initial Screening
• Stage 3: 1st Interview
• Stage 4: Offer
• Stage 5: Hired