Traffic Engineer: Signals, ITS & Lighting (Sign-On Bonus)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ADI

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Licensure support

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a mid-level Traffic Engineer in Riverdale, UT, to support planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects. You will work with senior engineers, managers, and clients on traffic signals, ITS, and roadway lighting to improve safety and mobility.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, a PE or path to licensure, and a strong grasp of MUTCD, AASHTO standards, and DOT criteria. This role offers growth across Utah and the western region.

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.
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Agi32, or similar design software.
• Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, or SIDRA is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team environment

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 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

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Agi32

Synchro

SimTraffic

VISSIM

HCS

SIDRA

Job description

Horrocks is seeking a mid-level Traffic Engineer in Riverdale, UT, to support planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects. You will work with senior engineers, managers, and clients on traffic signals, ITS, and roadway lighting to improve safety and mobility.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, a PE or path to licensure, and a strong grasp of MUTCD, AASHTO standards, and DOT criteria. This role offers growth across Utah and the western region.