Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer - MOT and Signing

Horrocks; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous paid time off

401(k) 50% match up to 6%

Sign-on bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a mid-level Traffic Engineer with 4+ years of experience in MOT, signing, and pavement markings to support planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects in St. George, UT.

You will work with senior engineers, project managers, and clients to develop high-quality traffic design solutions that enhance safety and mobility for communities. Responsibilities include preparing studies, construction plans, and estimates, leading traffic discussions, and mentoring staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.
• 4–8 years of experience in traffic engineering design focusing on signing and MOT.
• Experience with DOT plan preparation procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and prepare plans for signing, striping, and MOT/traffic control on interstates, freeways, and highways.
• Prepare studies, reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates with minimal oversight.
• Lead traffic discussions with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to complete transportation projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

SignCAD

Synchro/SimTraffic

Vistro

Vissim

Job description

Description

Department: Transportation

Location: St. George, 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.

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.

Key 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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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

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