Senior Traffic Engineer: Signals, ITS & Projects

Summit Design and Engineering Services; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Design and Engineering Services in Hillsborough, NC, is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead and assist in the development of traffic signal designs, ITS, and broadband fiber designs for NCDOT and municipal projects. Knowledge of NCDOT standards and MUTCD protocols is essential, with responsibilities including field investigations and coordination with public agencies.

The successful candidate will hold a BSCE or BSCET, 5+ years of transportation design experience, and a PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET).
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive design experience in transportation design.
• Familiarity with Microstation, Open Roads, Geopack, and Corridor Modeling.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in NC or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire; registration in other states is favorable.
• NCDOT & VDOT design experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering disciplines such as TIA/capacity analysis, signal system timing plans, pavement marking, and signing.
• Excellent communication skills, proactive attitude, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in client development and project management.
• Experience in general project development workflow.
• Strong engineering analysis and judgment.
• Ability to adhere to project budgets and schedules.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the development of traffic signal designs, ITS, and broadband fiber designs.
• Work on NCDOT roadway/highway projects, as well as municipal streets and pedestrian facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of NCDOT traffic signal design standards and MUTCD protocols.
• Perform field investigations, construction inspections, and traffic signal equipment inventories.
• Collaborate with clients and public agencies; occasionally participate in public meetings and presentations

Skills

Traffic signal design

MUTCD protocols

NCDOT design standards

Professional Engineer license (NC)

Project management

Client development

Field investigations

Communication skills

Education

BSCE or BSCET

PE license (NC)

Tools

Microstation

Open Roads

Geopack

Corridor Modeling

Job description

Summit Design and Engineering Services in Hillsborough, NC, is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead and assist in the development of traffic signal designs, ITS, and broadband fiber designs for NCDOT and municipal projects. Knowledge of NCDOT standards and MUTCD protocols is essential, with responsibilities including field investigations and coordination with public agencies.

The successful candidate will hold a BSCE or BSCET, 5+ years of transportation design experience, and a PE