Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer – MOT and Signing

Trilon Group; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a mid-level Traffic Engineer to work in Cottonwood Heights, UT, focusing on traffic design for transportation projects. Ideal candidates will have 4-8 years of experience, a civil engineering degree, and PE licensure.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $125,000 per year and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) with company match. Joining a collaborative team dedicated to creating impactful transportation solutions provides great professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4 - 8 years experience in traffic engineering design with a focus on signing and MOT.
• Knowledge and experience with applicable software common to the field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and prepare plans for traffic control.
• Prepare technical reports and construction plans accurately.
• Coordinate traffic discussions with clients and project teams.

Skills

Traffic engineering design

MOT and signing expertise

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) licensure

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer - MOT and Signing

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT

Compensation: $90,000 - $125,000 / year

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking a skilled and motivated mid-level Traffic Engineer with experience in maintenance of traffic (MOT), signing and pavement markings to support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects. This role is ideal for an engineer with 4+ years of experience who is ready to expand technical depth, take ownership of design tasks, and contribute meaningfully to project success.

The Traffic Engineer will work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver thoughtful, high-quality traffic design solutions that improve safety and mobility for communities.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Analysis, design, and plan sheet preparation of signing, striping, and MOT/traffic control for interstates, freeways, highways, interchanges, and intersections
• Prepare clear and accurate studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates from start to finish with minimal oversight
• Function as a technical specialist on small to mid-scale projects
• Coordinate and lead traffic discussions with the project team, clients, and stakeholders
• Coordinate and work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of transportation projects
• Assist in managing assignments, workloads, and training/mentoring of traffic group staff
• Assist in coordination with other managers and leads to share resources

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
• 4 - 8 years experience in traffic engineering design with a focus on signing and MOT
• Knowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SignCAD, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
• Hands‑on experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, and/or Vissim preferred
• Experience in roadway design is preferred
• Experience with DOT’s plan preparation procedures and standards
• Experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal design criteria
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Self‑motivated with solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interact and work cooperatively with client and multi-disciplinary team members
• A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client’s overall project goals

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award‑winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in‑house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
• As part of our investment in top talent, this role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.