Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer / Traffic Project Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 5-10 years

Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) required; PTOE preferred

Position Overview

An established transportation-focused engineering team is seeking an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support and lead traffic and transportation design projects. This role provides technical expertise and task-level leadership on roadway, bridge, and interchange improvements, as well as intersection and pedestrian/bicycle facility projects. The selected candidate will serve as a Task Manager, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs comply with local agency and state DOT standards. This position offers strong professional growth opportunities and the chance to contribute to complex, high-impact transportation projects.

Position Details

Department: Traffic Engineering

Role: Task Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Experience: 5-10 years

Required Credentials

Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensure: Texas Professional Engineer (PE) required

Certification: Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred

Driver's License: Valid driver's license required

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications, with emphasis on multimodal accommodations
• Develop temporary traffic control plans (TCPs), traffic management plans (TMPs), and signing and pavement marking plans
• Prepare street lighting design plans and perform photometric analysis using lighting design software
• Develop Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design plans
• Prepare quantities and develop Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) packages in support of roadway and highway projects
• Assist with conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timing plans, and traffic engineering reports
• Serve as task-level lead and provide supervision and mentoring to junior engineers
• Participate in and attend project meetings with clients and stakeholders

Software Proficiency

• Design & Drafting Software
• MicroStation
• AutoCAD
• OpenRoads Designer
• Lighting Analysis
• Agi32

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 5-10 years of traffic engineering experience
• PE required; PTOE preferred
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD (OpenRoads experience preferred)
• Knowledge of TxDOT and/or other DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO criteria
• Local or state DOT project experience preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with federal guidelines
• Successful completion of a post-offer fit-for-duty evaluation, if applicable
• Satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedule and strong work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, inclusive team environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Cell phone allowance