Traffic Engineer

RICK; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits package

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Life and Disability Insurance

Alternative Work Schedule

Holiday Parties and Team Building Events

Job summary

RICK Engineering Company is hiring a Traffic Engineer for their San Diego office. This role requires a BSCE degree and CA Registration as a Professional Engineer, along with significant experience in traffic engineering and management. Key tasks include supervising design teams, preparing traffic engineering plans, and conducting traffic studies. RICK offers a generous benefits package and mentorship opportunities, making it an ideal place for career growth. Join a cutting-edge team that's shaping the future of urban traffic solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in traffic engineering or equivalent 9-10 years in the industry.
• Minimum of three years management experience supervising traffic design teams.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide municipal traffic engineering services.
• Prepare traffic engineering plans including traffic signals and control plans.
• Perform traffic studies and prepare Traffic Impact Analysis.

Skills

Traffic engineering design

Supervision of traffic designers

Strength in decision-making

Client and public agency interaction

Experience with HCS, Vistro, Synchro

Education

BSCE degree

CA Registration as a Professional Engineer

Tools

Traffic engineering software

California Vehicle Code (CVC)

MUTCD

Job description

Rick Engineering Company (RICK) is seeking a confident, Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Division for our San Diego office.

If you are looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference – RICK is the place for you! As a Traffic Engineer in San Diego, CA, you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the San Diego region. As a RICK team member, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry‑leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow.

Qualifications

• Candidate shall have a BSCE degree, CA Registration as a Professional Engineer (Civil or Traffic), plus a minimum of 4‑5 years’ experience in traffic engineering or the equivalent work experience of 9‑10 years in this industry.
• Candidate must have a minimum of three years management experience supervising the work of traffic designers and CAD drafters/technicians.
• Candidate for this position must demonstrate strong independent thought and decision‑making abilities; possess demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills; exhibit management ability; be adept in establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients/public‑agency personnel, and in‑house staff.
• Candidate shall have recent Southern California experience, preferably in the San Diego County region.
• Candidate’s managerial experience shall also include the following: supervision of traffic engineering design teams; management of project schedules and budgets; preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work; and experience in client and public‑agency interactions.
• Candidate’s technical experience shall include the following: providing municipal traffic engineering services, including in‑house services, preparation/processing of final traffic engineering plans (traffic signals, traffic control plans, signing/striping plans, etc.), preparation of Traffic Impact Analysis, and various traffic related studies and reports. Experience in transit planning and design is a plus.
• Position generally requires extensive experience and demonstrated engineering abilities in all aspects of traffic engineering and planning projects; and in interacting comfortably and productively with clients and public agencies. It is desired that the Candidate be experienced in HCS, Vistro, Synchro, and other traffic related software, as well as the California Vehicle Code (CVC), MUTCD, and familiar with Highway Capacity Manual.

What We Offer

• Generous Benefits package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
• Alternative Work Schedule
• Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities and Events

At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun! Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com

RICK Engineering Company (RICK) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non‑merit‑based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.