Traffic Signal Designer II

SLR International Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO + holidays

401(k) with company match

Life insurance + disability insurance

Job summary

SLR Consulting (US) is seeking a Traffic Signal Designer II to support the design, analysis, and ITS projects across Connecticut and Massachusetts. The role collaborates with transportation engineers, managers, and public agency clients from concept through construction.

The position emphasizes hands-on design, technical clarity, and timely communication, with growth opportunities within a large, multi-disciplinary team delivering sustainability-focused transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of traffic engineering and traffic signal design experience.
• Experience developing traffic signal plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation, Synchro Studio and/or HCS and/or PTV Vistro, Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO standards, ADA requirements, and traffic operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic signal and ITS design plans.
• Prepare construction documents including signal layouts, wiring/interconnect, signing and pavement marking plans, and traffic control plans.
• Perform traffic engineering analyses and operational studies.
• Prepare quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with municipalities, utility companies, and state agencies.
• Conduct field investigations and condition assessments.
• Support construction administration and respond to contractor inquiries.
• Participate in project meetings and client presentations.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Signal design

Project coordination

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Synchro Studio

HCS

PTV Vistro

Bluebeam

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

We are seeking a Traffic Signal Designer II to support the design, analysis, and implementation of traffic signal, intersection improvement, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. This role will work closely with transportation engineers, project managers, and public agency clients to deliver traffic signal and roadway improvement projects from concept through construction.

Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 -90,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop traffic signal, and ITS design plans.
• Prepare construction documents including: Signal layouts Wiring and interconnect plans Signing and pavement marking plans Traffic control plans.
• Perform traffic engineering analyses and operational studies.
• Prepare quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with municipalities, utility companies, and state transportation agencies.
• Conduct field investigations and existing condition assessments.
• Support construction administration activities and respond to contractor inquiries.
• Participate in project meetings and client presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of traffic engineering and traffic signal design experience.
• Experience developing traffic signal plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with: AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation Synchro Studio and/or HCS and/or PTV Vistro Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of: MUTCD AASHTO standards ADA requirements Traffic signal operations and equipment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within one year.
• PTOE certification a plus.
• Experience with: CTDOT standards and procedures MassDOT standards and procedures Adaptive signal systems ITS design.
• Proficiency in MicroStation or willingness to become proficient.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiliation Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world.

We're Making Sustainability Happen. We don't have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we're working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you'll work alongside some of the world's leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.