Traffic Engineer

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 111,278 - 142,189; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonuses

Employee health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Eden Prairie, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to design and implement efficient transportation systems. You will work closely with state DOTs, municipalities, and other clients, contributing to safety and efficiency in traffic management. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, possess a Professional Engineer’s License, and have at least 7 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including health insurance and a generous 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Traffic Engineer.
• State Professional Engineer’s License required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Design safer, more efficient transportation systems.
• Engage with clients such as state DOTs and municipalities.
• Perform traffic operations analysis to support planning.
• Conduct traffic impact analysis studies.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Design of traffic systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely 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 analysisto support transportation and traffic planning studies and designs.
• Conduct traffic impact analysis studiesto understand and improve traffic flow.
• Optimize traffic signal timingto enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion.
• Analyze traffic and crash datato 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
• StateProfessional 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 and significate annual bonuses. The estimated rate of pay is $111,278-$142,189, depending on experience. Other benefits include employee 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.