Traffic Design Engineer

DRMP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Holiday and PTO programs

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance premiums

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

DRMP in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to support traffic operations, safety, and roadway design across North Carolina and beyond.

You will collaborate with roadway designers, planners and senior traffic engineers on signal design, signing, pavement marking, work zone traffic control, and DOT projects, requiring ABET-accredited degree and EIT preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 2–6+ years of traffic engineering experience on DOT or municipal projects.
• Working knowledge of traffic design software (MicroStation, ORD, AutoCAD or similar).
• Understanding of MUTCD, AASHTO, and state DOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering and design tasks for roadway, intersection, and corridor improvements.
• Prepare traffic signal and signal communication plans, signing and pavement marking plans, and work zone traffic control plans per DOT standards.
• Produce technical memoranda, reports, and documentation for DOT and municipal clients.
• Coordinate with roadway, drainage, and planning teams to integrate traffic design.
• Apply DOT, MUTCD, and local standards to traffic design tasks.
• Assist senior engineers with data collection and field observations.
• Participate in client meetings and coordination with reviewing agencies as needed.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

ORD

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Department: Transportation

Location: Charlotte, NC

Description

DRMP is seeking a motivated Traffic Design Engineer to join our growing Transportation team. This role is ideal for an engineer with a passion for traffic operations, safety, and roadway design support, who is eager to contribute to impactful transportation projects across North Carolina and beyond.

Your engineering assignments may include signal and intelligent transportation systems design, signing, pavement marking, work zone traffic control, and supporting DOT and municipal transportation projects. You'll be working closely with roadway designers, planners, and senior traffic engineers to develop high-quality traffic plans and technical documentation.

What You'll Do:

• Perform traffic engineering and traffic design tasks for roadway, intersection, and corridor improvement projects.
• Assist with the preparation of traffic signal and signal communication plans, signing and pavement marking plans, and work zone traffic control plans in accordance with MUTCD and state DOT standards.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and documentation for DOT and municipal clients.
• Coordinate with roadway, drainage, and planning teams to ensure traffic design integration.
• Apply DOT, MUTCD, and local agency standards to traffic design tasks.
• Assist senior engineers with data collection and field observations.
• Participate in client meetings and coordination with reviewing agencies as needed.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 2-6+ years of traffic engineering experience, including preparation of NCDOT traffic signal design plans for DOT or municipal transportation projects.
• Working knowledge of traffic design software, such as MicroStation, ORD, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
• Experience preparing NCDOT traffic signal design, including signal layout, phasing, timing, and signal communication plans, in accordance with NCDOT standards.
• Understanding of MUTCD, AASHTO, and state DOT standards (NCDOT experience preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.