Traffic Engineer

Lakeside Engineers, LLC; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Engineers, LLC is seeking a motivated and experienced Traffic Engineer to contribute to a variety of projects in Southeast Wisconsin. This full-time position focuses on traffic engineering solutions, safety improvement, and intelligent transportation systems.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment with industry professionals, engaging in analyses, project management, and innovative design services, directly impacting public mobility and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of traffic engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering analyses and develop solutions.
• Prepare safety analyses, operational assessments, and technical memoranda.
• Develop traffic signal, signing, pavement marking, and ITS plans.
• Analyze traffic data and operational performance metrics.
• Prepare engineering reports and construction documents.

Skills

Traffic engineering principles

Traffic operations

Highway safety

Transportation systems

Traffic analysis software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Field investigation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Synchro

GIS

Job description

Lakeside is seeking a motivated and experienced Traffic Engineer to join our growing transportation engineering team in Southeast Wisconsin. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of traffic engineering, traffic operations, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and roadway design projects for state, county, and local government clients.

As part of our collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to projects that improve safety, mobility, and efficiency throughout the transportation network. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, senior engineers, planners, and public agency clients while taking increasing responsibility for technical analysis, design development, and project delivery.

Why Join Lakeside?

At Lakeside, our traffic engineers work on projects that directly impact the safety and mobility of the traveling public. We foster a collaborative environment where experienced professionals mentor emerging leaders, innovative ideas are encouraged, and team members have opportunities to contribute across a diverse portfolio of transportation projects throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering analyses and develop solutions to improve transportation safety and operations.
• Prepare safety analyses, operational assessments, and technical memoranda.
• Develop traffic signal, signing, pavement marking, temporary traffic control, and ITS plans.
• Analyze traffic data, crash data, and operational performance metrics.
• Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro, GIS, and other traffic engineering software tools as appropriate.
• Support corridor studies, intersection evaluations, and safety improvement projects.
• Coordinate with clients, agency staff, subconsultants, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct field reviews, traffic observations, traffic counts, and operational assessments.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and technical reviews.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and company needs.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of 3 years of traffic engineering experience.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, traffic operations, highway safety, and transportation systems.
• Familiarity with WisDOT traffic engineering policies, procedures, standards, and manuals.
• Experience preparing traffic signal, signing, pavement marking, maintenance of traffic, or ITS plans.
• Experience conducting traffic studies, safety analyses, and operational evaluations.
• Familiarity with the MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Highway Safety Manual (HSM), and applicable transportation design standards.
• Experience with traffic analysis and modeling software such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, or similar programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform field work and site investigations in varying weather and traffic conditions.
• Ability to occasionally work outside normal business hours to support project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe preferred.
• Experience working on WisDOT transportation improvement projects.
• PTOE and/or RSP certification is not required but would be a strong bonus for candidates with specialized experience in traffic operations and safety.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.