Traffic Engineer

Insight Global; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Transportation Engineer to perform traffic engineering, analysis, and safety studies for Michigan roadway projects. You will develop signal designs, MOT strategies, and signing plans while collaborating with design teams and project managers to integrate traffic solutions into MDOT projects.

You will review plans to ensure quality standards, prepare reports and cost estimates, and support field reviews during construction phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of experience in roadway/transportation engineering.
• Experience with Open Roads, AutoCAD or Civil3D.
• Experience using traffic software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, VISSIM, or RODEL.
• PE license is preferred.
• Project management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering studies and analysis for roadway performance and safety.
• Design traffic signals, signing and pavement marking plans, and MOT for MDOT projects.
• Use Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, or SIDRA to model traffic conditions for design decisions.
• Collaborate with roadway engineers and project managers to integrate traffic solutions.
• Review plans and deliverables for quality and Michigan compliance.
• Support field reviews and construction-phase traffic needs; prepare reports and cost estimates.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

Open Roads

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Synchro

VISSIM

SIDRA

RODEL

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

This Transportation Engineer role focuses on traffic engineering, analysis, and safety studies for roadway projects across Michigan. You’ll develop signal designs, signing and pavement marking plans, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) strategies, using tools like Synchro, VISSIM, and SIDRA to model and analyze traffic flow. The role involves close collaboration with roadway design teams and project managers to integrate traffic solutions into MDOT projects. You’ll also review plans and deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards, while preparing reports, cost estimates, and project schedules. In addition, you’ll support field reviews and construction-phase traffic needs, helping ensure projects are implemented safely and effectively. This position offers the opportunity to grow into a subject matter expert, delivering clear, data-driven solutions that improve road safety and traffic efficiency.

Day to Day:

• Perform traffic engineering studies and analysis to evaluate roadway performance, safety, and traffic flow
• Design traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans for MDOT projects
• Use tools like Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, or SIDRA to model traffic conditions and support design decisions
• Collaborate with roadway engineers and project managers to integrate traffic solutions into overall project plans
• Review plans, reports, and deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and Michigan requirements
• Support field reviews, construction-phase traffic needs, and prepare reports, cost estimates, and client updates

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Skills and Requirements

Must Haves:

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering
• 5-10 years of experience in roadway / transportation engineering
• Experience with Open Roads, AutoCAD or Civil3D
• Experience utilizing traffic software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, VISSIM, or RODEL Plusses:
• PE (professional engineer license)
• Project Management experience