Traffic Engineer III

Mannik Smith Group; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO or HSA plans

401(k) with 3% match

21 days PTO annually

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is actively seeking a Traffic Engineer III in Ontario, California. The position involves designing various sustainable transportation projects and requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, along with at least 4 years of relevant experience. You will develop traffic plans, collaborate with other engineers, and mentor junior staff. The company provides a flexible, hybrid work schedule with competitive compensation of $100,000 to $130,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental plans, PTO, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Traffic Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for traffic design.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic signal plans, street lighting plans, and traffic control layouts.
• Apply relevant standards to design solutions.
• Mentor junior staff in design best practices.

Skills

Traffic analysis and operations

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Traffic Engineer III

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ontario, California

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 / year

Description

Alta is looking for a Traffic Engineer III to join our traffic group in our Ontario, California office. In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and work on projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around the country.

Day to Day

Day‑to‑day responsibilities for this role include:

• Develop traffic signal plans, street lighting plans, ITS design, signing/striping layouts, temporary traffic control (TCPs), and PS&E packages using AutoCAD/MicroStation.
• Apply MUTCD, Caltrans, NACTO, FHWA, and local agency standards to design solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and planners to integrate bike/pedestrian, transit, and safety enhancements into designs.
• Mentor junior staff in design best practices and contribute to internal training.
• Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance project efficiency.
• Support traffic group lead in business development.

Qualifications

Required

• 4+ years of experience as a Traffic Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Display an understanding of traffic analysis and operations
• Demonstrated experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for traffic design related projects (Signal, Striping, TCPs, ITS, Street Lighting)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects with cross‑functional teams
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project or equivalent

There are a number of additional skills, experience, and education that would be beneficial to this position including, but not limited to:

• Registration as a PE in the State of California or ability to obtain within twelve months of hire; PTOE or CA T.E. certification a plus
• Transportation planning/operations experience: Signal timing, multimodal corridor studies, or Vision Zero initiatives
• Experience in active, non-motorized transportation planning and design
• Experience in traffic operations analysis using Synchro, VISSIM, and Vistro.
• Proficiency in AGI and/or Visual Lighting
• Active participation in industry‑relevant professional associations and committees

What We Offer

Flexible Schedule

Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In‑office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

Compensation

The pay range for this job in Ontario is $100,000-$130,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill‑sets, and qualifications.

Benefits

Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full‑time employees:

• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
• Dental/Vision: PPO
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
• 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave/Short‑Term Disability
• Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5‑year travel award, and professional development opportunities