Traffic Design Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

PTO program

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Health insurance

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

EAP

FSA

Job summary

DRMP is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to support our transportation team in Raleigh, NC. You will work on traffic operations, safety, and roadway design, collaborating with designers, planners, and senior engineers to deliver high-quality plans and documentation.

The role involves preparing signal design, signing, pavement marking, and work zone plans in line with NCDOT and DOT standards, with opportunities to engage in client meetings and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• EIT certification preferred or obtained.
• 2–6+ years of traffic engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering and traffic design tasks for road and intersection improvements.
• Prepare traffic signal and signing plans per MUTCD and DOT standards.
• Create technical memoranda, reports, and documentation for clients.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate traffic design.
• Apply DOT, MUTCD, and local agency standards to tasks.
• Assist senior engineers with data collection and field observations.
• Participate in client meetings and regulatory coordination.

Skills

Traffic design

Communication

Team collaboration

Field observations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

EIT certification

Tools

MicroStation

ORD (OpenRoads)

AutoCAD

Job description

Traffic Design Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Raleigh, 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.