Traffic Design Engineer: Signals, ITS & Corridor Safety

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

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.