Traffic Engineer 10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77042

BGE, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled traffic engineer to lead diverse infrastructure projects. This role involves technical direction in traffic engineering, including studies, signal designs, and data collection. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, a generous 401(k) match, and flexible work options. With a strong emphasis on career growth and mentorship, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in civil engineering. If you're passionate about enhancing public infrastructure and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

401k Match

Merit-Based Bonus Compensation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Floating Holidays

Unlimited Sick Days

Mentorship Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of traffic engineering experience required.
• Knowledge of TMUTCD and Highway Capacity Manual is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering projects, including studies and signal design.
• Gather offsite field data and apply advanced engineering techniques.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Data Collection

Field Inventory

Traffic Signal Design

Quality Control

Traffic Operations Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Registered PE in Texas

PTOE Certification

Tools

MicroStation

Open Roads

AutoCAD

HCS

SYNCHRO

CORSIM

VISSIM

AGI-32

TransCAD

Job description

10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77042

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including remote work, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Technical direction and execution of traffic engineering projects, including traffic engineering studies, analysis and simulation of traffic operations, traffic signal design, development and implementation of signal timings, illumination design and intelligent transportation system (ITS) design
• Application of advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in small and large traffic engineering projects
• Occasionally required to gather offsite field data
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
• Registered PE in Texas
• PTOE is a plus
• 5-10 years of experience working with traffic engineering
• Experience with data collection, field inventory of traffic control devices, analysis of traffic accidents, warrant analysis for STOP and signal control, and preparation of reports
• In-depth knowledge of the TMUTCD and the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)
• Experience with Production/Task Management to include quality control, documentation management, and consistency in meeting deadlines
• Experience with MicroStation and/or Open Roads. AutoCAD is a plus
• Experience with HCS and SYNCHRO
• Knowledge of CORSIM, VISSIM, AGI-32 and TransCAD is a plus
• TxDOT or local municipal project experience is a plus
• Familiarity with TxDOT, Harris County, and COH design standards is a plus
• Light to moderate travel in efforts to collect field data offsite

Some of our Benefits:

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.