Senior Traffic Engineer – Supervising Traffic Engineer

AECOM; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer in San Jose, California. The role involves leading traffic studies, providing technical input for projects, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will possess a BA/BS degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience in traffic engineering, with strong communication skills and expertise in traffic simulation software.

This position supports work on transportation planning and multimodal projects in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree + 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• PE/TE/PTOE license in California or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with traffic engineering projects on the West Coast.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic studies for projects in California.
• Provide technical input and develop study procedures.
• Gather and correlate engineering data using established procedures.

Skills

Traffic modeling

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Mentorship

Education

BA/BS degree

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

VISSIM

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Senior Traffic Engineer – Supervising Traffic Engineer

• Full-time
• State/Province: California
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - San Jose, CA - 4 N. Second Stre
• Compensation: USD 125,000 - USD 190,000 yearly

Summary of Responsibilities

• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor to the team
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff’s specific area of expertise
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package
• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings
• Prepares technical specification sections
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements

Job Description

• Lead traffic studies for projects in California and support West Coast regional projects as needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to discuss projects with co-workers, clients, regulatory agency staff, AECOM staff, and the public in meetings and at public events, as well as write concise and readable technical reports and documents
• Relevant experience in transportation planning, modeling, and engineering for multimodal transportation projects
• Support a wide range of planning and preliminary engineering projects for roadways, freeways, transit systems, managed lanes, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Assist project managers on various projects involving transportation plans, traffic safety, and public involvement, and the overall preparation of CEQA and NEPA compliance documents. Experience with FHWA, state, and local transportation planning, traffic, and environmental processes
• Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures
• Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving design calculations, analysis, value engineering, writing technical specifications, and project cost estimates
• Propose approaches to solve new problems encountered, apply innovative design solutions, and implement current technology to meet project design needs
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to entry-level/junior engineers or technicians to help them improve their technical skills
• Perform work in accordance with agreed-upon budgets and schedules with little supervision
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office programs and other relevant software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and preferably Project)
• Skilled in traffic simulation/modeling software, including Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, and other platforms utilized by local agencies in California
• Consistently deliver high‑quality deliverables while managing multiple tasks and deadlines

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Certified Engineer (PE/TE/PTOE) license in California, or the ability to obtain the license within 6 months

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with traffic engineering projects and clients on the West Coast (California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada)
• Experience with ITS or emerging technology projects and clients on the West Coast (California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada)
• Experience in business development activities, including preparing project proposals and firm marketing
• Experience and familiarity with traffic operational analysis, including traffic projections, analysis, and simulation; traffic safety analysis; traffic signal warrants; traffic signal and pedestrian crossing control system analysis and design
• Experience and familiarity with ITS and technology projects following the systems engineering process and local client requirements
• The right balance of management and technical skills, and experience serving internal and external clients
• Familiarity with or knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, Synchro, VISSIM, or other similar applications
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position

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