Senior Transportation Engineer - Traffic Technology

Olsson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) match

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Traditional benefits package

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer to enhance transportation infrastructure in Texas. This role involves traffic planning, design, and collaborative projects aimed at improving traffic management and community safety. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and extensive traffic engineering experience. The position offers in-office or remote work options in Texas, along with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering, traffic operations, or ITS projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Texas.
• Experience with traffic studies and design projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic planning, studies, design, and operations tasks.
• Shape the future of transportation infrastructure.
• Utilize innovative solutions for traffic management and safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Traffic engineering expertise

Ownership in projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Synchro

SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on communities through collaborative work? Do you thrive on taking ownership of your projects and utilizing your talents to shape transportation systems?

Our Traffic/Technology Team is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for traffic management, signal systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). With a proven track record of excellence, we are dedicated to improving traffic operations, safety, and pedestrian circulation for cities and communities.

As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. Your passion for collaborative work and commitment to positively affecting communities will drive you to lead traffic planning, studies, design, and operations tasks and projects. You'll have the unique opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the growth of our fast‑growing office.

This position is available in‑office at our Plano or Fort Worth, Texas locations, or remotely for candidates based in San Antonio, Austin, or Houston, Texas.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about:
• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

• You bring to the team:
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering, traffic operations, or ITS projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Texas.
• Working knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
• Working knowledge of software including Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM or other similar software.
• Experience with traffic studies and design projects, preferred.
• Local industry knowledge and experience, preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Empowered to build your career with tailored development paths.
• Possibility for flexible work arrangements.
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities.
• Participation in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.

In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.