Senior Traffic Operations Engineer, Professional Engineer

CME Associates; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Traffic Operations Engineer, P.E., to lead mid-to-large transportation projects in Idaho with emphasis on traffic operations, signal systems, and corridor performance. You will model with Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, or Aimsun, coordinate with agencies such as ITD and ACHD, and guide a technical team through studies from kickoff to implementation.

The role offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• PE license required, with ability to obtain Idaho PE within a reasonable timeframe.
• PTOE certification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering with emphasis on operations and analysis.
• Strong background in operations, corridor performance, and signal timing strategy.
• Experience with traffic simulation tools Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, or Aimsun.
• Experience developing signal timing and coordination plans; ITS or signal system implementation is a plus.
• Knowledge of ITD/ISPWC standards and guidelines.
• Familiarity with local, regional, state, and federal guidelines and operational criteria.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic operations analysis and studies for corridors, networks, and complex intersections.
• Perform traffic simulation modeling to evaluate and improve system performance.
• Serve as technical lead on large traffic operations tasks with QA and standards alignment.
• Prepare traffic studies, reports, signal timing documentation, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with design and ITS teams on operational improvements.
• Lead meetings with clients including ITD, ACHD, LHTAC, and local agencies.
• Collaborate with managers to share resources and align project efforts.
• Mentor staff and manage scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Support business development and client relationships where applicable.

Skills

PE license

10+ years exp

traffic operations

signal timing

leadership

mentoring engineers

communication skills

scope management

client relationships

organizational skills

growth mindset

stakeholder coordination

interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Synchro

SimTraffic

Vistro

Vissim

Aimsun

Job description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
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.
As a Senior Traffic Operations Engineer, P.E., you will bring deep technical expertise and leadership to support mid to large-scale transportation projects across Idaho, with a strong focus on traffic operations, signal systems, corridor performance, and transportation technology. This role serves as a technical lead and mentor, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies to deliver data-driven, efficient, and safe transportation solutions.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Lead traffic operations analysis and studies for corridors, networks, and complex intersections, including capacity analysis, signal timing strategy, and operational performance evaluations
• Perform traffic simulation and modeling using tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, or Aimsun to evaluate and improve system performance
• Serve as technical lead on mid to large scale traffic operations tasks, ensuring quality control and alignment with MUTCD, AASHTO, ITD, and applicable local agency standards
• Prepare traffic studies, technical reports, signal timing documentation, and operational recommendations from project kickoff through implementation
• Support planning, design, and implementation of operational improvements in coordination with design and ITS teams
• Coordinate and lead meetings with clients, including ITD, LHTAC, ACHD, and local municipalities such as Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and other Treasure Valley agencies
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, technicians, and support staff to deliver successful transportation projects
• Manage assignments, workloads, and training or mentoring of traffic operations staff
• Coordinate with other managers and discipline leads to share resources and align project efforts
• Support business development, client relationships, and long-term program delivery when applicable

Qualifications, Skills, And Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required, with ability to obtain Idaho PE within a reasonable timeframe if not currently licensed in Idaho
• PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification preferred
• 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering with a strong emphasis on operations and analysis
• Strong background in traffic operations, corridor performance evaluation, and signal timing strategy
• Experience with traffic simulation and modeling tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, or Aimsun
• Experience developing signal timing and coordination plans; ITS or signal system implementation experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of ITD and or ISPWC standard and operational practices
• Familiarity with local, regional, state, and federal guidelines and operational criteria
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers
• Established relationships with ITD, ACHD, LHTAC, or local agencies preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budgets
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and client focused mindset
• Desire to grow professionally and help build and strengthen the traffic operations team

Why would a candidate want this job?

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