Traffic Engineer Technical Lead

Baxter & Woodman; Crystal Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman in Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas is seeking a Traffic Engineer Technical Lead to provide technical leadership and oversight for traffic engineering and transportation projects across our national service area.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, leading traffic impact studies, signal design, signing and pavement marking plans, and collaboration with state, county, municipal, and private clients to drive quality, growth, and project success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive traffic engineering and transportation experience.
• Strong knowledge of traffic operations, traffic safety, signal systems, and planning principles.
• Experience managing and reviewing traffic impact studies, signals improvements, and related projects.
• Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman's Illinois service areas (own transportation).
• Independently handle a variety of ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Team-focused culture encouraging development and goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for traffic engineering and transportation planning projects.
• Lead, manage, and review traffic impact studies, analyses, signal warrant studies, and corridor evaluations.
• Lead, manage, and review preparation of signal designs, signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance of traffic plans, and related documents.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to engineering staff.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control reviews.
• Lead or support proposals, client presentations, and business development activities.
• Assist with traffic-related strategic growth initiatives within the transportation practice.
• Develop and implement QA/QC standards to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Stay current on FHWA guidance, MUTCD, and evolving best practices.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Transportation planning

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Technical expertise

Quality control

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PTOE certification

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Traffic Engineer Technical Lead

Choose your location: Flexible within Baxter & Woodman's operating states, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas. Hybrid and Remote work arrangements may be considered.

Employment Type: Full Time or Part-Time (20-30 hours per week)

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About The Role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Traffic Engineer Technical Lead in our offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas. This position will primarily consist of providing technical leadership, quality oversight, and strategic guidance for traffic engineering and transportation projects throughout our national service area. Responsibilities may include traffic impact studies, traffic operations analysis, safety evaluations, traffic signal design, signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance of traffic plans, transportation planning efforts, and corridor studies.

In addition to traditional traffic engineering services, this role will support our Transportation, Construction, and Design-Build groups across our service area, working with State, County, Municipal, and private-sector clients. This team-oriented position will involve collaboration with Baxter & Woodman's diverse disciplines and offices while serving as a technical resource and mentor to staff throughout the organization.

What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for traffic engineering and transportation planning projects.
• Lead, Manage, and Review traffic impact studies, transportation analyses, traffic signal warrant studies and corridor evaluations.
• Lead, Manage, and Review preparation of traffic signal designs, signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance of traffic plans, and related transportation documents.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to engineering staff.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control reviews.
• Lead or support proposal preparation, client or industry event presentations, and business development activities.
• Assist with traffic related strategic growth initiatives within the transportation practice.
• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control standards to improve consistency, efficiency, and technical excellence across projects.
• Stay current on industry standards, FHWA guidance, MUTCD requirements, and evolving traffic engineering best practices.

Education/Certification Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Must-haves, What You Will Bring

• 15+ years of progressive traffic engineering and transportation experience.
• Strong knowledge of traffic operations, traffic safety, traffic signal systems, and transportation planning principles.
• Experience managing and reviewing traffic impact studies, traffic signals improvements and general traffic engineering projects.
• Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman's Illinois service areas (own transportation) and attend client and in office meetings as required.
• Ability to independently handle a variety of ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Work within a Team-first culture that encourages individual development and accomplishment of goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $130,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits -

At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, and cancer. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer