Traffic Engineer III (PE)

Prime AE Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIME AE Group in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking a Traffic Engineer II to advance transportation safety, mobility, and operations through data-driven solutions. You will work on traffic engineering and TSM&O projects, applying your expertise in signal timing, safety analysis, and modeling.

You will collaborate with FDOT and local agencies, prepare technical reports, and contribute to comprehensive transportation solutions that improve how people move in Florida communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Active P.E. license required; PTOE certification preferred.
• Experience in traffic engineering, transportation engineering, or traffic operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation data and traffic operations.
• Lead FDOT-related traffic studies and signal timing evaluations.
• Develop operational improvements and data-driven recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients and agencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Traffic engineering

FDOT standards

Signal timing

Data analytics

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

PTOE certification

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

MicroStation

AutoCAD

CORSIM

Job description

We Make Everything Around Us BetterAt PRIME AE, that's not a slogan, it's how we work.Every bridge, building, campus, park, and roadway we design exists to improve how people live, move, learn, and connect. Through architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting, we partner with clients to create thoughtful, practical solutions that leave communities stronger than we found them. If you want your work to matter, and to be surrounded by smart, collaborative people who care about doing things the right way, you'll feel at home here.

Who We Are:

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets.

Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform-giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm. As PRIME AE continues to expand its capabilities, geographic reach, and leadership bench, this is an exciting time to join a team that is building momentum, investing in growth, and empowering leaders to make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Traffic Engineer II to join our West Palm Beach, FL office. This role is ideal for an experienced traffic engineering professional who is passionate about improving transportation safety, mobility, and operations through innovative, data-driven solutions. As a Traffic Engineer II, you will contribute to a variety of traffic engineering and Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) projects, including smart work zones, while working alongside experienced professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in traffic operations, signal systems, transportation safety, modeling, and data analytics to support projects throughout Florida. This position offers the opportunity to take on increased technical responsibility, collaborate directly with clients and agencies, and contribute to transportation solutions that improve how people move throughout their communities.

What You'll Do:

As a Traffic Engineer II, you will define and manage technical assignments involving signal timing, corridor and arterial operations, TSM&O studies, Smart Work Zones, ITS, safety, mobility, and data-driven operational improvements. You will evaluate transportation data, develop traffic solutions, conduct operational and safety studies, and translate technical findings into practical engineering recommendations.

In this role, you will collaborate with FDOT, local agencies, project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate transportation challenges and develop effective solutions. You will also prepare technical reports, presentations, and performance dashboards while contributing to the successful delivery of traffic engineering and TSM&O projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze transportation data, including traffic volumes, travel times, traffic signal controller data, crash data, and other operational performance measures.
• Perform traffic engineering analyses related to safety, mobility, traffic operations, speed management, and multimodal transportation systems.
• Support traffic signal timing evaluations, corridor operational assessments, and arterial management initiatives.
• Conduct traffic studies, MOT review, operational assessments, and transportation system performance reviews.
• Lead Smart Work Zone planning, deployment, data analysis, and performance evaluation.
• Assist with the development and visioning of TSM&O performance measure dashboards and reporting tools.
• Analyze pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicular data to support transportation planning, safety, and operational improvements.
• Utilize traffic analysis and simulation software to evaluate existing conditions and proposed transportation improvements.
• Develop technical reports, memoranda, exhibits, presentations, and recommendations based on transportation data and engineering evaluations.
• Collaborate with FDOT, local agencies, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical transportation solutions.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to project teams, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Support project managers and senior engineers with technical assignments and project delivery activities.
• Assist and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and engineering staff as appropriate.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, transportation engineering, or traffic operations.
• Experience supporting FDOT projects and familiarity with FDOT standards and procedures preferred.
• Experience in or willingness to expand proficiency in Synchro/SlimTraffic ability to understand output from modeling and apply to operational signal timing.
• HCS, VISSIM, CORSIM, SIDRA, or similar analysis tools nice to have but not required.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD nice to have.
• Familiarity with transportation data analytics, performance measurement programs, traffic operations studies, and TSM&O principles.
• Knowledge of AASHTO guidelines, the MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Highway Safety Manual (HSM), ADA requirements, and applicable transportation design standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex transportation issues and develop practical, data-driven recommendations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentation development.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Why PRIME AE:

We don't just fill positions; we invest in people. At PRIME AE, you'll find a supportive, flexible environment where careers are built intentionally, not accidentally. You'll work on projects that improve everyday life, alongside colleagues who challenge and respect one another.

What sets us apart:

• Career Growth: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical expertise to project and people leadership.
• People-First Culture: We value trust, integrity, and collaboration, and we mean it.
• Meaningful Work: Projects that strengthen communities, infrastructure, and public spaces.
• Growth with Purpose: Strategic expansion backed by strong leadership and investment.
• National Reach, Local Feel: Big-firm resources with the agility and relationships of local offices.

Our Commitment:

PRIME AE Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment where differences are respected, voices are heard, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.