Senior Traffic Engineer — Lead Projects & Mentorship

GRAEF; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Free parking

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GRAEF in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to join our growing team. You will lead traffic engineering studies, supervise projects and mentor junior staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers hybrid scheduling, opportunities to develop client relationships, and involvement in high-profile transportation projects.

A P.E. license in Illinois and 5+ years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation/traffic
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant traffic engineering experience
• Professional Engineer registration in Illinois
• PTOE and/or RSP certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee traffic impact analyses, transportation planning, signal design, microsimulation, roundabout feasibility, parking and safety studies for public and private clients
• Manage traffic engineering projects: scope, budget, schedule, coordination, delivery and financial performance
• Mentor and develop junior staff through training, guidance and QC reviews
• Support proposals, client development and business development efforts to secure new work

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (transportation/traffic)

Tools

Highway Capacity Software (HCS)

SYNCHRO / SimTraffic

AutoCAD

VISSIM

Job description

GRAEF in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to join our growing team. You will lead traffic engineering studies, supervise projects and mentor junior staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers hybrid scheduling, opportunities to develop client relationships, and involvement in high-profile transportation projects.

A P.E. license in Illinois and 5+ years of relevant experience are preferred.