Traffic Engineer, PE - Signals, ITS & Lighting

Mannik Smith Group; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Horrocks Engineers is seeking a mid-level Traffic Engineer specializing in signals, ITS, and lighting. The role supports Utah offices with opportunities to engage in western-region projects, taking ownership of design tasks and delivering high-quality traffic solutions that improve safety and mobility.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, clients, and agencies, applying MUTCD and AASHTO standards while developing signal layouts, timing plans, and photometric lighting calculations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of professional experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience working on ITS, traffic signal, and roadway lighting projects.
• Working knowledge of MUTCD, FHWA guidance, AASHTO standards, and DOT design criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering analysis and design with a focus on ITS, traffic signal systems, and roadway lighting
• Prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and reports
• Design traffic signal layouts, timing plans, and interconnect systems in accordance with agency standards
• Develop roadway and intersection lighting designs, including layout and photometric calculations
• Support project managers with task-level coordination, scheduling, and budget tracking
• Independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and utilities to advance project delivery
• Apply MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, and state and local DOT standards throughout project development
• Participate in meetings with clients and agencies and contribute to technical discussions and presentations
• Support quality control reviews, respond to comments, and ensure accurate, complete deliverables

Skills

Traffic engineering

Signal design

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Agi32

Synchro / SimTraffic / VISSIM

Job description

Horrocks Engineers is seeking a mid-level Traffic Engineer specializing in signals, ITS, and lighting. The role supports Utah offices with opportunities to engage in western-region projects, taking ownership of design tasks and delivering high-quality traffic solutions that improve safety and mobility.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, clients, and agencies, applying MUTCD and AASHTO standards while developing signal layouts, timing plans, and photometric lighting calculations.