Traffic Project Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is hiring a Project Engineer for the Traffic Engineering team in Michigan. The role involves analyzing traffic data, conducting studies, and supporting infrastructure improvements.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in civil engineering, 5+ years of experience, and proficient in tools like MicroStation and AutoCAD. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of traffic design experience highly preferred.
• Proficient in MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering fundamentals for technical support of project design teams.
• Develop drawings by modifying or replicating prior projects.
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology and calculations.

Skills

Traffic design experience

Mentoring junior staff

Collaboration

Technical support

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

PE license

PTOE certification

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Synchro

VISSIM

Open Roads

HSM

HCS

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Traffic Engineering team in Lansing, Southfield, or Grand Rapids, MI!

Are you focused on a technical career path with a passion for traffic engineering, cutting edge design software, and emerging digital delivery practices? Are you looking to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply industry standards and guidelines, and help deliver innovative solutions that enhance mobility, safety, and sustainability for the communities where we live and serve?

We are seeking a motivated Traffic Engineer to join our team and contribute to the planning, design, and operation of safe and efficient transportation systems. In this role, you will analyze traffic data, develop signal timing plans, conduct roadway and intersection studies, and support the design of traffic control devices and infrastructure improvements. Our team is highly collaborative, dedicated to excellence, and a trusted client advisor. Join us and elevate your professional journey by working along respected industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering fundamentals for technical support of project design teams.
• Develop drawings by modifying or replicating prior projects.
• Create drawings from sketches.
• Ensure designs are in accordance with company and client production and design standards.
• Perform engineering calculations and create estimates.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Prepare or review scopes of work and budgets, and schedule assignments.
• Prepare proposals to provide professional services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• 5+ years of traffic design experience highly preferred.
• PE license is required; PTOE is a plus.
• Prior experience with MDOT preferred.
• Proficient in MicroStation and AutoCAD with a working knowledge of Synchro, VISSIM, Open Roads, HSM and HCS.
• Previous experience mentoring junior level staff is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for the purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as company-sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!