Senior Traffic Engineer, PE — Lead Final Design

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

ESOP - Employee ownership

Life insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer, PE, based in the Burnsville area with flexibility to work from other Twin Cities locations. You will lead final traffic design, mentor staff, and work directly with clients on municipal to large highway projects.

The role emphasizes ownership of projects from start to finish, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget while supporting team growth and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering final design.
• Experience across signal design, roadway lighting, signing and pavement markings, and MOT/Traffic Control Design.
• Experience leading technical tasks and directing engineers/technicians.
• Knowledge of MnDOT standards, Minnesota MUTCD, and MnDOT Temporary Traffic Control Field Manual.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic signal design including permanent and temporary systems, interconnect, and timing.
• Lead roadway lighting design for interstate/high mast and municipal projects.
• Lead signing and pavement marking design from freeway to local streets.
• Manage MOT/Traffic Control design on complex projects and construction staging.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for PS&E and oversee final punch list inspections.
• Supervise EITs and interns, assign work, provide mentorship.
• Perform QA/QC within design files and resolve technical issues.
• Support business development including proposals and client relationships.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project leadership

Client coordination

Mentoring staff

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

CIVIL3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer, PE, based in the Burnsville area with flexibility to work from other Twin Cities locations. You will lead final traffic design, mentor staff, and work directly with clients on municipal to large highway projects.

The role emphasizes ownership of projects from start to finish, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget while supporting team growth and business development.