Traffic Design Engineer

STV; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional licensure support

Job summary

STV is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to join the Transportation team in Owings Mills, Maryland. You will design traffic control devices, contribute to safety and operations analyses, and support projects across STV’s South Region with opportunities to grow.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and applying MUTCD/SH A standards. EIT is preferred; PE licensure in Maryland is a plus. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years in traffic engineering or transportation design.
• Experience developing traffic control device designs.
• EIT preferred; ability to obtain Maryland PE license.
• Experience with public DOTs is highly desired.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads Designer; DOT CADD standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic signal designs including phasing, timing, detection, communications, and cabinet/controller plans.
• Prepare ITS designs for CCTV, dynamic message signs, fiber, and field devices.
• Design signing and pavement markings per MUTCD using GuideSign software.
• Develop Maintenance of Traffic designs per SHA and MUTCD standards.
• Use VISUAL or Agi32 to create roadway or pedestrian lighting plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate work on schedule and within budget.
• Perform field reviews and verify design assumptions.
• Assist project managers with specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Apply SHA, MUTCD, AASHTO, and local standards across deliverables.
• Conduct QA/QC and support senior staff reviews.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Independent work

Strong communication

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

DOT CADD standards

Job description

STV is hiring a Traffic Design Engineer to join our Transportation team in Owings Mills, Maryland. In this role, you’ll help design safer, smarter, and more connected transportation systems while working alongside experienced engineers from multiple disciplines. Your work will focus on traffic control device design and with opportunities to support traffic safety and operational analysis.

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, self-motivated engineer who enjoys hands‑on design, solving technical challenges, and seeing their work make a real impact. You’ll contribute to a variety of projects across STV’s South Region, including highways and interchanges, intersection improvements, and multimodal bicycle and pedestrian facilities— with room to expand your skills and grow your career.

What You’ll Do

• Develop traffic signal designs, including phasing, timing, detection, communications, and cabinet/controller plans.
• Prepare ITS designs for CCTV, dynamic message signs, fiber and communication layouts, detection systems, and related field devices.
• Design signing and pavement markings based on MUTCD guidelines utilizing GuideSign software.
• Develop Maintenance of Traffic designs based on SHA and MUTCD standards for various geometric improvement projects.
• Utilize VISUAL or Agi32 photometric design software to prepare lighting design plans for various roadway or pedestrian lighting projects.
• Partner with multidisciplinary design teams to deliver coordinated, accurate work on schedule and within budget.
• Conduct field reviews, document existing conditions, and verify design assumptions.
• Assist project managers and senior engineers with specifications, quantities, cost estimates, technical reports, and final bid packages.
• Apply SHA, MUTCD, AASHTO, and local municipal standards across project deliverables.
• Perform task-level QA/QC and support quality reviews led by senior staff.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of traffic engineering or transportation design experience.
• Experience developing traffic control device designs.
• EIT certification is preferred, with the ability to obtain PE licensure in Maryland.
• Experience working with public DOT’s is highly desired.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, and applicable DOT CADD standards; OpenRoads Designer experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team.

Why STV

At STV, you’ll work on meaningful transportation projects that improve how communities move while learning from experienced professionals across a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You’ll gain exposure to a broad mix of project types, take on increasing responsibility as your skills grow, and build a rewarding career with a firm that values technical excellence, innovation, and professional development.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range

$72,053.98 - $82,347.40

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match?

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.