Senior Traffic Engineer - Monterey Park, CA

Lochner; Monterey Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off and flexible holiday program

Company-paid disability and life insurance

Health savings accounts with employer contribution

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible work schedules

Wellness program for physical and mental health

Education and training assistance

Job summary

Lochner, an Egis company, is recruiting a Senior Traffic Engineer (PE) in Monterey Park, CA. This role requires 15+ years of traffic engineering experience and a Professional Traffic Engineering License in California. You will oversee advanced traffic engineering applications, prepare project reports, and ensure construction standards are met.

The position offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and flexible work options. Join us in delivering superior engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of traffic engineering design and operations experience.
• Professional Traffic Engineering License in California required.
• Advanced knowledge of Caltrans Standard Plans & Specifications.
• Ability to lead project proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical aspects of traffic engineering and identify solutions.
• Review construction plans and ensure compliance with local standards.
• Prepare project reports and feasibility studies.
• Lead project pursuit teams and participate in interviews.

Skills

Traffic engineering design

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Synchro

Bluebeam

Job description

Lochner, an Egis company, is recruiting for a Senior Traffic Engineer (PE) in Monterey Park, CA. A Senior Traffic Engineer (PE) with 15+ years of traffic engineering design and operations experience.

Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental).

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

Your Impact

• Serve as a staff specialist in the application of advanced traffic engineering theories, concepts, and principles for an assigned area of responsibility. The candidate must be capable of analyzing all technical aspects of traffic engineering, identifying issues and applying suitable solutions, analyzing complex design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures, and recommending design changes.
• Review construction plans, design calculations, specifications, cost estimates to ensure completeness, accuracy, constructability, and conformity to local standards or best engineering practices.
• Technical expert in traffic signal, signing & striping, and worksite traffic control design. Ability to sign and stamp plans.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Be responsible for the quality assurance and quality control through the development and review of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Responsible for preparing project reports and feasibility studies.
• Be a team player who could work with all staff levels.
• Lead aspects of project pursuit teams and participate in the development of a project proposal and/or interview.

Who You Are

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years of traffic engineering design and operations experience.
• Professional Traffic Engineering License in California required. Desirable Professional Civil Engineering License in California.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD. Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite, Synchro, and Bluebeam.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant design standards and guidelines such as Caltrans Standard Plans & Specifications, Caltrans Highway Design Manual and associated Design Information Bulletins, California MUTCD, and various other local municipal design standards.
• The ability to work with our talented marketing team to support project pursuits, including the development of project proposals (written, presentations, interviews etc.).
• Advanced level of technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build strong relationships.

Commitment

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well‑being throughout your career.

Lochner Provides An Extensive Total Rewards Package That Includes

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Company‑paid disability (includes paid maternity leave) and life insurance.
• Health savings accounts (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Paid family leave.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible).
• Wellness program for physical and mental health.
• Lochner Cares non‑profit 501(c)(3).
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.

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