Professional Engineer -- Traffic and Transportation Group

Bohannan Huston Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

2d

About The Position

Are you an experienced traffic and transportation engineer looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise to impactful infrastructure projects? At Bohannan Huston, we are seeking a Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Traffic and Transportation Group. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex transportation planning, design, and traffic engineering projects that improve the flow and safety of transportation systems across New Mexico and the Southwest.
As a Professional Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and executing traffic engineering projects, overseeing technical design, and providing leadership to the team. Your work will directly contribute to creating safer and more efficient transportation networks for communities.
In this role, you will primarily focus on Traffic Engineering design, with opportunities to support broader traffic and transportation efforts as needed.

Requirements

• A Civil Engineering graduate with 7+ years of experience specifically in Traffic Engineering design, including traffic signals, street lighting, ITS, signing and striping, and MOT plans.
• A licensed PE (preferred); PTOE or RSP1 is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with traffic operations and simulation software such as SYNCHRO or VISIM.
• Familiarity with NMDOT design standards and processes (preferred).
• Proven experience managing transportation projects, including client communication, budget management, and schedule oversight.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage project teams and mentor junior engineers.
• An analytical and creative thinker who can develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Desired-but not required-experience in Traffic Analysis or Transportation Design.
• A licensed PE (preferred); PTOE or RSP1 is a plus.
• Familiarity with NMDOT design standards and processes (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing technical traffic engineering designs, including traffic signal plans and writing diagrams, striping, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans.
• Developing or evaluating MOT plans that keep people moving during construction.
• Traffic safety analysis and studies.
• Developing and reviewing technical traffic analysis for highways, streets, and multimodal facilities using a range of software tools.
• Identifying traffic operations and safety deficiencies across all modes through detailed technical analysis.
• Evaluating alternatives and documenting measures of effectiveness to recommend improvements.
• Producing and reviewing traffic reports in multiple formats.
• Supporting marketing and business development efforts by assisting with proposals for traffic-related and multidisciplinary projects.

Benefits

• Professional Development - Access to mentorship, training, and a diverse range of transportation engineering projects.
• Work-Life Balance - Three weeks of flexible leave plus an additional week off during the winter break to support personal and professional well-being.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus an HSA with company contributions.
• Financial Security - A 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive company match.
• Award-Winning Workplace - Recognized as a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Firm since 1998.

What This Job Offers

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