Traffic Signal Designer II — ITS & Intersection Design Expert

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

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.