Traffic Engineer, PE (Chicago)

SRF Consulting Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive salaries

Paid professional certifications and/或

Flex-time scheduling

Generous time-off programs

Vacation time carry-over

Professional development programs

Job summary

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a full-time Traffic Engineer in Chicago to support a variety of transportation, traffic, and ITS projects. Hybrid work arrangement with an emphasis on collaboration across disciplines and strong leadership to mentor staff.

The ideal candidate brings a background in traffic engineering and a track record in design delivery, planning, and coordination for complex transportation projects. Excellent communication and technical writing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering, traffic/transportation engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of related experience in traffic engineering, traffic studies, ITS, and/or transportation technology.
• Illinois PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record to travel to work sites and meetings as needed.
• Ability to lead projects, manage technical tasks, and mentor staff.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with CADD platforms such as Open Road Designer or AutoCAD.
• Experience with traffic engineering software, ITS/CAV systems, and/or transportation technologies,
• Experience developing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop engineering staff to support continued growth of the group.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients across multiple disciplines.
• Develop project deliverables including reports, plans, specifications, estimates, and utility coordination documentation.
• Responsibilities may include working as an extension of agency staff in agency offices as part of on‑call contracts.
• Development of conceptual, preliminary, and final transportation designs, including:
• Traffic signal design
• Signing and pavement markings design
• Construction staging and work zone traffic control
• Vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle detour signing
• Transit station amenities design
• Fiber and network design
• Intersection control evaluations
• Signal and roundabout feasibility studies
• Transportation Management Plans
• Intelligent Transportation Systems

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering/traffic engineering

Illinois PE license or ability to obtain in 6 months

Tools

OpenRoad Designer

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Traffic engineering software

ITS/CAV systems

Job description

Full-type

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. creates lasting solutions to strengthen communities. SRF's engineers, planners, and designers collaborate with our clients and their partners to ensure meaningful results for the most challenging projects and enrich everyday experiences. Our award‑winning projects range from designing roadways, trails, and bridges to planning statewide transportation systems, to revitalizing neighborhoods and urban spaces. At SRF, our employee‑owners help shape the culture and future of our business and our communities. As a 100 percent employee‑owned company, team members share in the company’s growth and prosperity and receive stock ownership on a vesting schedule for their retirement. Our culture offers frequent companywide events, clubs, and sports teams, as well as opportunities to give back to the community. SRF also provides employees with the following:

• 401(k) and company match plan, Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Competitive salaries, Paid professional certifications and memberships.
• Flex‑time scheduling, Generous time‑off programs, and Vacation time carry‑over.
• Multiple professional development programs.

SRF's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture and success. Individual differences, life experiences, and talents drive our innovation and our approach. Everyone is welcome, differences are celebrated, and horizons are limitless.

SRF is dedicated to growth in Chicago and this position will be crucial to our Strategic Vision Operational Strategy: Windy City Momentum. Our dynamic and growing Traffic Engineering Design Group is seeking a full‑time Traffic Engineer to support a variety of transportation, traffic, and ITS engineering projects. This position is open in our Chicago, IL office with the opportunity to work in a hybrid model. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in traffic engineering while also supporting the planning, design, and delivery of transportation technology and electrical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop engineering staff to support continued growth of the group.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients across multiple disciplines.
• Develop project deliverables including reports, plans, specifications, estimates, and utility coordination documentation.
• Responsibilities may include working as an extension of agency staff in agency offices as part of on‑call contracts.
• Development of conceptual, preliminary, and final transportation designs, including:
• Traffic signal design
• Signing and pavement markings design
• Construction staging and work zone traffic control
• Vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle detour signing
• Transit station amenities design
• Fiber and network design
• Intersection control evaluations
• Signal and roundabout feasibility studies
• Transportation Management Plans
• Intelligent Transportation Systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering, traffic/transportation engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of related experience in traffic engineering, traffic studies, ITS, and/or transportation technology.
• Illinois PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record to travel to work sites and meetings as needed.
• Ability to lead projects, manage technical tasks, and mentor staff.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with CADD platforms such as Open Road Designer or AutoCAD.
• Experience with traffic engineering software, ITS/CAV systems, and/or transportation technologies,
• Experience developing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) preferred.

Salary Range: $107,100 - $126,000

Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, job location, internal equity, market analysis, and specific qualifications relevant to the role.

SRF Consulting Group values diverse talent and global experience. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for new employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff We cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected, acknowledged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our diversity drives our innovation; our inclusivity drives our approach. We encourage ALL qualified people to apply.

We will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of hair style or texture -race, genetic testing, military status or unfavorable discharge, citizenship or work authorization status, pregnancy, arrest/conviction and expunged or sealed convictions, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, gender identity or expression, status about public assistance, or any other protected class.