Traffic Engineer

Stanleygroup; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Traffic Engineer to design traffic signal and roadway lighting plans, perform traffic impact studies, and mentor junior engineers across multiple Iowa locations. You will lead projects and collaborate with agency representatives, clients, and internal teams in a hybrid onsite setting.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in traffic engineering, PE licensure in Iowa, and proficiency with SYNCHRO, HCS, VISSIM, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; MS preferred.
• Iowa PE license required; DOT/local agency standards familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic and safety project analyses and designs.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Transportation planning

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Client relations

Team collaboration

Independent work

DOT/local agency coordination

Presentation at conferences

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

MS Civil Engineering is a plus

P.E. license Iowa

PTOE or RSP1 certification

Tools

SYNCHRO

HCS

VISSIM

CORSIM

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title

Traffic Engineer

Location/Job Type

Cedar Rapids, IA | Des Moines, IA | Iowa City, IA | Muscatine, IA – Hybrid, Onsite

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and practical technical solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Contribute creative ideas to project planning and development.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service and mentor junior engineers.
• Support assignments across other Stanley Consultants’ offices as needed.
• Serve as a Project Manager, Project Lead, or Task Lead on the development of traffic and safety projects.
• Design and prepare traffic signal plans for new and modified intersections, including construction sequencing, pavement marking plans, signing plans, and traffic control plans.
• Design and prepare roadway lighting plans, traffic signal interconnect plans and other Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure.
• Conduct and prepare a variety of analysis and traffic impact studies, including traffic impact analysis, traffic signal warrant analysis, intersection design studies, safety studies, bicycle, and pedestrian planning studies.
• Provide technical guidance and perform quality control reviews for traffic engineering studies and design projects led by other project managers or team leads.
• Support local and national practice areas with traffic engineering expertise.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth.
• Represent Stanley Consultants in technical meetings with agency representatives, clients, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Master of Science in Civil Engineering is a plus).
• At least 6+ years of relevant experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, transportation safety, and/or Intelligent Transportation Systems.
• Iowa Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Iowa DOT and local agency traffic engineering standards and the AASHTO Green Book.
• Proficiency with SYNCHRO and HCS required; VISSIM, CORSIM, or other traffic capacity and analysis software is a plus.
• Membership in ITE or other professional organizations aligned with traffic engineering.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification.
• Direct experience with DOT, local county, municipal, and/or developer driven traffic engineering projects and project development.
• A working knowledge of MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, or other advanced software packages.
• Having presented at local or regional professional organization conferences.

Benefits

• Member-owned culture with company stock ownership and profit‑sharing participation.
• Competitive pay and generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and mental health resources.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Retirement planning with 401(k) matching and incentive compensation.
• Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and opportunities for continued professional growth.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The Contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants based on inquiries about pay or other protected characteristics. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).