Senior Traffic Engineer - Part-Time, Remote/Hybrid

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

Peoria (IL)

Hybrid

USD 96,000 - 117,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health & well-being plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer (Part-Time) to lead transportation projects across Illinois, with hybrid/remote flexibility and offices in Chicago, Lisle, Peoria, or Springfield.

The role requires PE licensure, 15+ years of traffic/roadway experience, and strong QA/QC oversight. You will mentor teams, review designs, and support proposals while ensuring adherence to MUTCD, AASHTO, and IDOT standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and PE license are required.
Minimum 15 years of experience in traffic engineering, roadway design, or related planning.
Strong knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO, ADA, IDOT standards and procedures.
Experience reviewing deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance.
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

Leading QA/QC reviews for traffic engineering, roadway design, transportation planning, and intersection projects.
Review plans, calculations, reports, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documents for accuracy and compliance.
Evaluate traffic operations analyses, safety studies, traffic impact assessments, signal warrant analyses, and intersection design recommendations.
Review roadway geometric design elements including alignments, layouts, lane configurations, and multimodal accommodations.
Verify compliance with federal, state, and local requirements including MUTCD, AASHTO, ADA, and agency standards.
Identify design risks and quality concerns; propose practical solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and project teams.
Support project managers in maintaining quality throughout development and delivery.
Participate in technical reviews, workshops, and lessons learned sessions.
Assist with proposal development and client presentations as needed.