Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer - MOT and Signing

Horrocks; Pleasant Grove (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

Paid professional development

Job summary

Horrocks in Pleasant Grove, UT, seeks a mid-level Traffic Engineer to support transportation project planning and design. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience and PE licensure.

The role involves working with clients and teams to enhance traffic design solutions. Responsibilities include preparing technical documents and executing effective design tasks.

Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4 - 8 years experience in traffic engineering design.
• Knowledge of signing and MOT.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analysis, design, and plan preparation of traffic control.
• Prepare technical reports and construction plans.
• Lead traffic discussions with project teams.

Skills

Traffic engineering design

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) licensure

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Department

Transportation

Location

Pleasant Grove, UT

Compensation

$90,000 - $125,000 / year

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.

Overview

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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status