Traffic Design Engineer — Build Safer Intersections

CME Associates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan & match

Health & dental insurance

Paid time off

Mentorship program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DRMP is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to join our Transportation team in North Carolina. You will contribute to traffic operations, safety, and roadway design support on DOT and municipal projects, collaborating with roadway designers, planners, and senior traffic engineers to develop high-quality plans.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree (ABET-accredited) with 2–6+ years of traffic engineering experience, including NCDOT signal design, and proficiency in MicroStation, ORD, and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 2–6+ years of traffic engineering experience, including preparation of NCDOT traffic signal design plans.
• Experience with MUTCD, AASHTO, and state DOT standards (NCDOT experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

ORD

AutoCAD

Job description

DRMP is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to join our Transportation team in North Carolina. You will contribute to traffic operations, safety, and roadway design support on DOT and municipal projects, collaborating with roadway designers, planners, and senior traffic engineers to develop high-quality plans.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree (ABET-accredited) with 2–6+ years of traffic engineering experience, including NCDOT signal design, and proficiency in MicroStation, ORD, and