Traffic Engineer

CES Consulting; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Professional development and CE

Licensure support

Job summary

CES Consulting, LLC is a growing engineering and construction management firm serving public-sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic. They seek Traffic Engineers to support design and project delivery for roadway and intersection improvements.

The role covers planning, signals, signing, ITS, MOT, and pedestrian facilities, with software like MicroStation/OpenRoads and AutoCAD Civil 3D essential. A dedicated engineering team collaborates on diverse transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Experience or coursework in transportation, traffic, roadway, or civil projects.
• Familiarity with traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, ADA, MOT, ITS, or roadway improvements.
• Ability to learn industry-standard engineering design software quickly.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transportation engineering plans and construction documents.
• Develop plans for traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, pedestrian facilities, MOT, and ITS.
• Produce drawings, details, quantities, estimates, and supporting design docs.
• Design pedestrian infrastructure including sidewalks and ADA ramps.
• Develop traffic control phasing, staging, and sequencing plans.
• Support transportation planning, roadway safety, and traffic engineering projects.
• Utilize MicroStation OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and related software.
• Participate in field reviews and site assessments.
• Ensure designs comply with MUTCD, ADA, VDOT, MDOT SHA, and local standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Communication

Self-motivated

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Career Opportunities with CES Consulting

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

CES Consulting, LLC is a growing engineering and construction management firm serving public-sector clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide transportation and civil engineering solutions that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility. CES offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to work on a diverse range of transportation infrastructure projects.

Job Description

CES is seeking one or more Traffic Engineers to join our Transportation Engineering team. We welcome candidates ranging from recent graduates to experienced Professional Engineers who are interested in transportation design and project delivery.

The successful candidate will support the preparation of transportation engineering plans and designs for roadway, intersection, pedestrian, traffic signal, ITS, and maintenance of traffic improvements while contributing to a variety of transportation projects throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transportation engineering plans and construction documents.
• Develop plans for traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, pedestrian facilities, ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), and ITS improvements.
• Produce engineering drawings, details, quantities, estimates, and supporting design documentation.
• Design pedestrian infrastructure including sidewalks, crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, pedestrian signals, and shared-use paths.
• Develop traffic control phasing, staging, and construction sequencing plans.
• Support transportation planning, roadway safety, and traffic engineering projects.
• Utilize MicroStation OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and related engineering software.
• Participate in field reviews and site assessments.
• Ensure designs comply with MUTCD, ADA, VDOT, MDOT SHA, and local agency standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience or coursework related to transportation, traffic, roadway, or civil engineering projects.
• Familiarity with traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, pedestrian facilities, ADA compliance, MOT, ITS, or roadway improvements.
• Experience with engineering design software or the ability to quickly learn industry-standard tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow professionally.

Preferred

• EIT certification, PE licensure, or the ability to obtain professional licensure.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with VDOT and MDOT SHA standards and specifications.
• Experience preparing traffic signal, pedestrian accessibility, signing and pavement marking, ITS, or MOT plans.
• Experience with GIS, Synchro, SIDRA, VISSIM, HCS, or similar transportation software.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Professional licensure support

CES Consulting, LLC offers excellent career opportunities for continued professional, educational, and personal growth. We strive to allow our employees to work on diverse and exciting projects in a team spirit environment. All positions include a competitive benefits package and a positive outlook for a stable and rewarding career.

AAP/EEO Statement:

CES Consulting is an Equal Opportunity and Aff

CES Consulting supports affirmative action and equal employment opportunities with regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), color, national origin, protected veteran status, age (40 or older), disability status, or genetic information in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. CES Consulting ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.