Traffic Engineer

Lochner; Pittsburgh, Harrisburg (Allegheny County, Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Hybrid or remote options

Professional development

Job summary

Lochner is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a PE license to lead traffic/transportation projects in the Pittsburgh area. The role emphasizes design of ITS, signals, and lighting, along with mentoring junior staff and coordinating cross-office work.

The candidate should have a BS in Civil Engineering, 5+ years of traffic engineering experience, and PA project experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional License (PE) in Pennsylvania required.
• 5+ years of traffic/transportation engineering experience.
• PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike experience required.
• Experience using CADD design software.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior staff and help grow the traffic department.
• Design ITS, traffic signal, and lighting systems.
• Coordinate internal traffic work to support Lochner offices.
• Participate in project scoping, fee estimating and proposal activities.
• Market clients and projects with a focus on transportation planning and traffic engineering.

Skills

5+ years experience

Professional PE license

PA DOT/PA Turnpike experience

CADD design software

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Job Category: Transportation.

Overview

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward‑looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce that embraces the art of the possible and makes a lasting difference in our world. Are you ready to join us on this journey?

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior staff and help grow the traffic department.
• Conduct signal timing studies, evaluation of signal systems, and adaptive signal systems.
• Design ITS, traffic signal, and lighting systems.
• Design complex traffic control during construction plans.
• Develop signing and pavement marking plans.
• Analyze intersection and highway levels of service.
• Conduct field reviews to identify safety and operational issues.
• Coordinate work tasks and reviews to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Clearly communicate work through drawings, documents, reports, and verbal exchange.
• Perform work within project deadlines.
• Prepare plans for PSE with specifications, TABS, and estimates.
• Coordinate internal traffic work to support other Lochner offices.
• Assist in development of new business via client meetings and participation in promotional activities and professional organizations.
• Participate in project scoping, fee estimating and proposal activities.
• Market clients and projects with a focus on transportation planning and traffic engineering.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional License (PE) in Pennsylvania required.
• 5+ years of traffic/transportation engineering experience.
• PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike experience required.
• Experience using CADD design software.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Company‑paid disability (includes paid maternity leave), and life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Paid family leave.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible).
• Wellness program for physical and mental health.
• Lochner Cares non‑profit 501(c)(3).
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Pre‑Employment Screening

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.