Traffic Project Engineer

Lochmueller Group; Savannah (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Traffic Engineer, where you will shape safer and more efficient roadways. This remote position offers the chance to work on impactful projects that enhance community mobility and reduce congestion. With over 40 years of experience, the company fosters a positive workplace culture and values creativity, accountability, and integrity. As a key player in a dynamic team, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts and clients to deliver innovative solutions. If you are passionate about traffic engineering and want to grow your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible scheduling opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous vacation and sick leave

Student loan repayment benefit

Qualifications

• 5+ years of traffic engineering experience with a PE license.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering projects and manage project execution.
• Conduct traffic analysis and prepare project documentation.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Project Management

Engineering Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Synchro 10

PTV’s VISSIM

Caliper’s TransCAD

Job description

Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced and energetic Traffic Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Traffic Engineering & Planning team. As a Traffic Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping safer, more efficient roadways that directly enhance the daily lives of communities, driving sustainable and innovative solutions that reduce congestion and improve mobility for all.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm that places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive workplace culture. This will be a remote position that can be based anywhere in South Carolina.

Our Traffic Engineering & Planning team is involved in a variety of projects, including traffic safety and traffic calming studies, transportation modeling and simulation, signal timing optimization, traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation System design, big data, pedestrian/bicycle planning, and long-range transportation planning.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement.

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

Responsibilities of this role will include:

• Serving as a project engineer and/or project manager in the planning and execution of traffic engineering projects
• Assisting in the preparation of project proposals, budgets, and schedules
• Conducting traffic engineering analysis and design
• Preparing and reviewing project documentation, reports, and specifications
• Applying engineering techniques, methods, and design criteria to support project execution
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project goals are met
• Collaborating with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• May assign work to junior engineers or other staff.
• Depending on experience, may be involved in the mentorship and development of junior level staff

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a similar engineering field
• 5+ years of relevant traffic engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Experience with Synchro 10 and traffic signal operations/phasing
• Experience with innovative intersection and interchange configurations
• Experience with the predictive methods of the Highway Safety Manual
• Experience with traffic forecasting methods
• Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Additional qualifications that are helpful:

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or a similar engineering field
• Registered as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
• 10+ years of relevant traffic engineering experience
• Experience in traffic signal and pavement marking design
• Experience preparing simple to complex traffic studies
• Experience with traffic simulation modeling software packages such as PTV’s VISSIM
• Experience with travel demand modeling software packages such as Caliper’s TransCAD
• Experience with urban, multimodal transportation planning and traffic calming
• Experience leading teams in a project client environment

What we offer:

• Excellent workplace culture (2024 Indiana and Illinois Best Places to Work)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner!
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Student loan repayment benefit

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.