Senior Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer - Signals, ITS, and Lighting

CME Associates; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Horrocks seeks an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to plan, manage, and deliver complex transportation projects with a focus on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signals, and roadway lighting in Utah.

This role blends technical leadership with client liaison and proactive project delivery, supporting our Utah offices and potentially other western states. PE license required; PTOE preferred; 8+ years of professional experience in traffic engineering.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• 8+ years of professional traffic/transportation engineering experience.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing projects.
• Design-Build experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with analysis tools (Synchro/Simutra/VISSIM/HCS/SIDRA).
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects from planning through design and construction support.
• Lead project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and coordination.
• Oversee analysis, design, and preparation of plans, specs, estimates, and technical memoranda.
• Ensure compliance with MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO and local standards.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for clients and agencies.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to staff.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to support delivery and business development.

Skills

PE license

PTOE preferred

8+ years experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Synchro

SimTraffic

VISSIM

HCS

SIDRA

Job description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to plan, manage, and deliver complex transportation projects with a focus on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signals, and roadway lighting. This role is suited for a seasoned professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style to multidisciplinary project teams.

The Senior Traffic Engineer will serve as a project manager and technical leader, working directly with clients and public agencies while guiding internal teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and effective traffic engineering solutions.

This position will primarily support our Utah offices but will have opportunities to support other offices throughout the western United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects from planning through design and construction support.
• Lead project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and coordination to meet project, team, and client objectives.
• Oversee the analysis, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and technical memoranda.
• Ensure compliance with MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, and applicable state and local agency standards.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders while supporting proposal development and scope definition.
• Provide technical oversight, quality control reviews, and mentorship to engineering and design staff.
• Coordinate with roadway, structural, planning, utility, drainage, and construction teams to support integrated project delivery and ongoing business development efforts.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; PTOE certification preferred.
• 8+ years of professional experience in traffic or transportation engineering, with demonstrated experience managing projects and leading technical teams.
• Design-Build and alternative delivery experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with MicroStation OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar design platforms.
• Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, or SIDRA is a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet schedules and budgets, and maintain positive client relationships.
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff with design and project delivery

Benefits

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at [e-mail] and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.