Traffic Engineer, EI/EIT

Burgess & Niple; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Traffic Engineer EI/EIT to join our established traffic engineering team in Phoenix. You will contribute to state DOT and local project work, including signals, signage, pavement markings, lighting, ITS, and traffic studies, while growing your technical and leadership foundation.

You'll collaborate with project managers, mentor junior staff, and deliver plans, cost estimates, and analyses that meet agency standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 1–4 years of experience in traffic engineering design, traffic studies and plan development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MicroStation or AutoCAD; experience with AGI32, Synchro, HCS, TransModeler or Vissim a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day-to-day production of traffic design projects including signing and pavement markings, signals, lighting, traffic studies, and ITS with minimal supervisor oversight.
• Develop and prepare project deliverables in collaboration with the project team, meeting objectives and schedules.
• Prepare cost estimates for traffic-related project components.
• Produce plans, specifications, and estimates using MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD that meet agency standards.
• Collaborate with engineering staff to resolve technical challenges while adhering to budgets and schedules.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to client deliverables.

Skills

Traffic engineering experience

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

AGI32

Synchro

HCS

TransModeler

Vissim

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our established traffic engineering team and take on meaningful work from day one. As a Traffic Engineer EI/EIT, you'll contribute to diverse projects for state DOTs and local municipalities across signal design, signing and pavement markings, lighting, ITS, and traffic studies. With each project, you'll grow in independence and responsibility, supporting project managers, mentoring junior staff, and building the technical and leadership foundation for a long-term career in traffic engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate day-to-day production of traffic design projects including signing and pavement markings, signals, lighting, traffic studies, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) with minimal supervisor oversight
• Develop and prepare project deliverables in collaboration with the project team, meeting objectives and schedules
• Prepare cost estimates for traffic-related project components
• Produce plans, specifications, and estimates using MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD that meet agency standards
• Collaborate with engineering staff to resolve technical challenges while adhering to budgets and schedules
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to client deliverables

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
• 1 – 4 years of experience in traffic engineering design, traffic studies and plan development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MicroStation or AutoCAD; experience with AGI32, Synchro, HCS, TransModeler, or Vissim a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.