Traffic Engineer, PE

Burgess & Niple; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple in Columbus, OH seeks a Traffic Engineer PE to lead full project lifecycles from traffic studies to signing, pavement markings and traffic control, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring quality, schedule and budget. You’ll manage client communications and collaborate across disciplines.

You will work with state DOTs and local municipalities, develop project deliverables, lead capacity analyses and traffic studies, and engage in business development to support firm growth.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from ABET‑accredited program is required.
• PE license in the employing state or reciprocity; PTOE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day production of traffic design projects including signals, signing, pavement markings, and lighting for DOTs and municipalities.
• Lead and develop project deliverables with the project team, meeting objectives and schedules.
• Lead traffic studies and capacity analyses.
• Prepare and review cost estimates for traffic components.
• Manage and coordinate project drawings using MicroStation.
• Maintain QA/QC of plans and deliverables.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers.
• Support business development through industry engagement and opportunities.

Skills

PE licensure

Project leadership

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AGI32

Synchro

HCS

TransModeler

Vissim

Microsoft Office

PTOE preferred

Education

ABET‑accredited BS Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AGI32

Synchro

HCS

TransModeler

Vissim

Microsoft Office Suite

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 traffic engineering team and take the lead on meaningful projects for state DOTs and local municipalities. As a Traffic Engineer PE, you'll own the full project lifecycle across traffic studies, signal design, signing and pavement markings, and traffic control, while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining quality, schedule, and budget. Beyond the technical work, you'll engage directly with clients and industry contacts, contributing to business development and firm growth.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee day-to-day production of traffic design projects, maintenance of traffic, signals, signing and pavement markings, and lighting for ODOT and local municipalities
• Lead and develop project deliverables in collaboration with the project team, meeting objectives and schedules
• Lead traffic studies and capacity analysis projects
• Prepare and review cost estimates for traffic-related project components
• Manage and coordinate project drawings using MicroStation
• Maintain quality control of plans, specifications, and deliverables
• Mentor and lead junior engineers on design tasks
• Support business development by engaging with industry contacts and identifying marketing opportunities
• Participate in project meetings and client communications

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited program required
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity; PTOE preferred
• 4 – 10 years of related traffic design experience for state and municipal transportation clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation or OpenRoads; experience with AGI32, Synchro, HCS, TransModeler, or Vissim a plus
• Adaptable and self‑motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
• Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others

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