Traffic Engineer

LVI Associates; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

LVI Associates, a national engineering consulting firm with a strong NC presence, is seeking a Traffic Engineer to support roadway, ITS, and traffic signal projects across North Carolina. The role offers exposure to high-profile projects, career growth, and the stability of a well-established organization.

The Traffic Engineer will contribute to plan development, signal timing analyses, and coordination with clients and agencies, with a hybrid work arrangement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of traffic/transportation engineering or ITS/traffic signal design experience.
• EIT certification or PE license.
• Experience with traffic signal/ITS design plans.
• Familiarity with NCDOT standards and project delivery processes.
• Proficient in design/analysis software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, Synchro, VISSIM.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic engineering designs for transportation improvement projects.
• Prepare traffic signal plans, ITS designs, signing and pavement marking plans, and related construction documents.
• Support traffic operations analyses, signal timing evaluations, and traffic impact studies.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, local agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with delivery of NCDOT and municipal transportation projects from concept through construction.
• Perform quality control reviews and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT or PE license

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Synchro

VISSIM

Job description

Salary: USD100000 - USD135000 per annum

We are partnered with a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm that is experiencing significant growth across its transportation practice. Backed by a strong project backlog and continued investment in transportation infrastructure, the firm is seeking a Traffic Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of roadway, ITS, and traffic signal projects throughout North Carolina. This opportunity offers exposure to high-profile transportation projects, technical career growth, and the stability of a well-established national organization.

The Traffic Engineer will be responsible for:

• Developing traffic engineering designs for transportation improvement projects.
• Preparing traffic signal plans, ITS designs, signing and pavement marking plans, and related construction documents.
• Supporting traffic operations analyses, signal timing evaluations, and traffic impact studies.
• Coordinating with project managers, clients, local agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Assisting with the delivery of NCDOT and municipal transportation projects from concept through construction.
• Performing quality control reviews and ensuring designs comply with applicable standards and specifications.
• Contributing to project schedules, budgets, and successful project execution.

The Traffic Engineer should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of traffic engineering, transportation engineering, ITS, or traffic signal design experience.
• EIT certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience preparing traffic signal and/or ITS design plans.
• Familiarity with NCDOT standards, specifications, and project delivery processes.
• Proficiency with design and analysis software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, Synchro, VISSIM, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential.
• Hybrid work schedule and flexible work environment.
• Strong project backlog providing long-term stability and career growth.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly bonuses/quarterly reviews
• Professional development opportunities, mentorship, and PE support.