Senior Traffic Engineer

Houston Engineering, Inc.•Maple Grove, MN

13d•$143,124 - $166,208

About The Position

Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) is hiring a Senior Traffic Engineer in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The role focuses on designing safe and efficient transportation systems and supporting transportation planning and design projects for state departments of transportation, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations. The engineer will contribute to business and project development while delivering traffic engineering analysis and design work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
At least 8 years of experience as a Traffic Engineer.
State Professional Engineer’s License.
Familiarity with MUTCD, AASHTO, HCM, IES, and other technical resources and guides.
Ability to work independently and as part of internal and external teams.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with internal and external groups.
Authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship at any point in the future.

Responsibilities

Engage with state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations.
Identify, pursue, and support new business and project opportunities.
Design traffic signal systems, lighting systems, fiber optics, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings.
Perform traffic operations analysis to support transportation and traffic planning studies and designs.
Conduct traffic impact analysis studies to understand and improve traffic flow.
Optimize traffic signal timing to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion.
Analyze traffic and crash data and conduct intersection safety studies to improve road safety.