Civil Engineer

Bohannan Huston • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Bohannan Huston is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Traffic and Transportation Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role focuses primarily on traffic engineering design, with opportunities to support wider traffic and transportation efforts. The engineer will manage and execute traffic engineering projects, oversee technical design, and provide leadership to the team, contributing to safer and more efficient transportation networks across New Mexico and the Southwest.

The work includes developing and reviewing traffic engineering designs such as traffic signal plans and wiring diagrams, striping, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans. Depending on project needs, the role may also involve traffic safety analysis and studies; technical traffic analysis for highways, streets, and multimodal facilities; identifying operational and safety deficiencies; evaluating alternatives and documenting measures of effectiveness; producing traffic reports; and supporting proposal development for traffic-related and multidisciplinary projects.

The position offers access to mentorship, training, and a diverse range of transportation engineering projects. Bohannan Huston describes its environment as supportive, collaborative, and focused on professional growth. The position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Requirements

• Civil Engineering graduate.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically in Traffic Engineering design, including traffic signals, street lighting, ITS, signing and striping, and MOT plans.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to manage transportation projects, including client communication, budget management, and schedule oversight.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage project teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving ability to develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Nice To Haves

• PTOE or RSP1 certification.
• Experience in Traffic Analysis or Transportation Design.
• Familiarity with traffic operations and simulation software such as SYNCHRO or VISIM.
• Familiarity with NMDOT design standards and processes.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical traffic engineering designs, including traffic signal plans and wiring diagrams, striping, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans.
• Develop or evaluate MOT plans that keep people moving during construction.
• Potentially conduct traffic safety analysis and studies.
• Develop and review traffic analyses for highways, streets, and multimodal facilities using software tools.
• Identify traffic operations and safety deficiencies across modes through technical analysis.
• Evaluate alternatives and document measures of effectiveness to recommend improvements.
• Produce and review traffic reports in multiple formats.
• Assist with proposals for traffic-related and multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage transportation projects, including client communication, budget management, and schedule oversight.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

• Three weeks of flexible leave plus an additional week off during winter break.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive company match.
• Mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior