Senior Traffic Operations Engineer, Professional Engineer

Horrocks; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with 50% match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Horrocks is looking for a Senior Traffic Operations Engineer, P.E. in Meridian, ID. The successful candidate will lead traffic operations analysis and serve as a technical lead for transportation projects across Idaho. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a PE license. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering with expertise in signal systems and operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering focused on operations and analysis.
• Established relationships with ITD, ACHD, LHTAC, or local agencies preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic operations analysis and studies for corridors and intersections.
• Perform traffic simulation and modeling to improve system performance.
• Serve as technical lead on large-scale traffic operations tasks.

Skills

Traffic operations analysis

Traffic signal timing strategy

Traffic simulation tools

Project management

Mentoring engineers

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

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.

Department: Transportation

Location: Meridian, ID

Senior Traffic Operations Engineer, P.E.

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, focusing 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required; 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 standards 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

Benefits

• 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