Traffic Engineer

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonuses

Paid health and dental insurance

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. is looking for a Traffic Engineer in Des Moines, Iowa, passionate about making a difference in transportation safety and efficiency. You will collaborate with various clients and focus on designs for traffic signals and control systems.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, at least 7 years of traffic engineering experience, and a State Professional Engineer's License. This full-time position offers competitive pay and significant benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Traffic Engineer.
• State Professional Engineer’s License required.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients, including state DOTs and municipalities.
• Design traffic signal, lighting, and control systems.
• Conduct traffic operations analysis and impact studies.

Skills

Traffic engineering experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MUTCD

AASHTO

HCM

IES

Job description

Are you passionate about designing safe and efficient transportation systems? As a Traffic Engineer at Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI), you’ll face new challenges and opportunities to make a tangible difference in the community, ensuring safer and more efficient transportation for everyone. If you have hands‑on experience in traffic engineering, this role will allow you to apply your skills in meaningful ways and see the direct impact of your work.

Job Description

Imagine starting your day by collaborating with a team about state DOTs, counties, and municipalities to design safer, more efficient transportation systems. As a Traffic Engineer, you’ll:

• Engage with a variety of clients, including state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations.
• You will contribute to the growth of the organization by identifying, pursuing, and supporting new business and project opportunities.
• Focus on the design of traffic signal systems, lighting systems, fiber optics, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings.
• Perform traffic operations analysis to support transportation and traffic planning studies and designs.
• Conduct traffic impact analysis studies to understand and improve traffic flow.
• Optimize traffic signal timing to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion.
• Analyze traffic and crash data to conduct intersection safety studies and improve road safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Traffic Engineer
• State Professional Engineer’s License required
• Familiar with MUTCD, AASHTO, HCM, IES, and other technical resources and guides.
• Ability to work independently and as a team internally and externally.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong technical wiring and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with groups both internally and externally.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; authorization to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future required.

Additional Information

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability