Traffic Design Engineer

DRMP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Health insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

More

Job summary

DRMP is seeking a motivated Traffic Design Engineer to join our Transportation team in Raleigh, NC. This position focuses on traffic operations, safety, and roadway design support across North Carolina and beyond.

Responsibilities include designing traffic signals, pavement markings, signing, and work zone plans in accordance with MUTCD and DOT standards, and collaborating with engineers and planners to deliver high-quality traffic plans and documentation.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 2-6+ years of traffic engineering experience.
• Experience preparing NCDOT traffic signal design plans.
• Knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO, and state DOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering and traffic design tasks for roadway, intersection, and corridor improvement projects.
• Prepare traffic signal and signal communication plans, signing and pavement marking plans, and work zone traffic control plans per 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.

Skills

Traffic engineering experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

ORD

AutoCAD

Job description

Department: Transportation

Location: Raleigh, NC

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.