Traffic Engineer, PE

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

Job summary

Burgess & Niple in Dallas is seeking a Traffic Engineer PE to own the full project lifecycle from traffic studies to ITS design and streetlighting. You will mentor junior engineers, manage quality, schedule, and budget, and interact with clients and industry contacts to grow the firm.

The role emphasizes collaboration, delivering technically sound designs, and contributing to business development on a range of state DOT and local projects.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license in state or reciprocity; PTOE preferred.
• 4–10 years of traffic design experience for state/municipal transportation clients.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MicroStation or OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with AGI32, Synchro, HCS, TransModeler, or Vissim a plus.
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive problem solving.
• Servant leader committed to collaboration, innovation and excellence while developing others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production of traffic design projects, signals, signing and pavement markings, and traffic control, for state DOTs 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 and/or AutoCAD.
• 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

PE Registration

Traffic design exp

MS Office

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AGI32

Synchro

HCS

TransModeler

Vissim

Reciprocity PTOE

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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 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 and analysis, signal and ITS design, streetlight design, signing and pavement marking design, and maintenance of traffic, 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, signals, signing and pavement markings, and traffic control, for state DOTs 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 and/or AutoCAD
• 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, AutoCAD Civil 3D; 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

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture

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