Senior Traffic Engineer – Supervising Traffic Engineer

AECOM•San Jose, CA

4h•$127,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead traffic studies for projects in California and support West Coast regional projects as needed. The role may be based in the Bay Area or Sacramento, California, and follows a hybrid work model. The engineer will provide specialized technical input, support planning and preliminary engineering across multimodal transportation projects, contribute to project delivery and quality control, and mentor junior staff. Work includes roadway, freeway, transit, managed-lane, bicycle, and pedestrian projects, as well as transportation planning, traffic safety, public involvement, and CEQA and NEPA compliance support. The role requires Caltrans experience and a California PE, TE, or PTOE license, or the ability to obtain one within six months. The position is expected to work independently with little supervision while meeting agreed budgets and schedules.

Requirements

BA/BS and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
California PE, TE, or PTOE license, or the ability to obtain the license within 6 months.
Caltrans experience.
Relevant experience in transportation planning, modeling, and engineering for multimodal transportation projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask, perform detail-oriented work, work independently, and manage time effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; Project is preferred.
Skill with traffic simulation and modeling software, including Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, and platforms used by California local agencies.
Ability to deliver high-quality work in accordance with agreed budgets and schedules.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Eight or more years of relevant experience.
Experience with traffic engineering projects and clients on the West Coast, including California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada.
Experience with ITS or emerging technology projects and clients on the West Coast.
Business development experience, including preparing project proposals and firm marketing.
Experience with traffic operational analysis, including traffic projections, analysis and simulation; traffic safety analysis; traffic signal warrants; and traffic signal and pedestrian crossing control system analysis and design.
Experience with ITS and technology projects following the systems engineering process and local client requirements.
A balance of management and technical skills, including experience serving internal and external clients.
Familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Synchro, VISSIM, or similar applications.

Responsibilities

Lead traffic studies for projects in California and support West Coast regional projects as needed.
Provide specialized technical input to studies and designs and may serve as a technical advisor to the team.
Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work.
Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.
Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort for projects.
Complete discipline components of PS&E packages using expertise across all steps.
Perform quality-control reviews of design calculations and drawings.
Prepare technical specification sections.
Provide input to engineering budgets and schedules.
Support planning and preliminary engineering projects for roadways, freeways, transit systems, managed lanes, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Assist project managers with transportation plans, traffic safety, public involvement, and preparation of CEQA and NEPA compliance documents.
Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established procedures.
Perform engineering assignments involving design calculations, analysis, value engineering, technical specifications, and project cost estimates.
Propose approaches to new problems, apply innovative design solutions, and implement current technology to meet project needs.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to entry-level and junior engineers or technicians.
Complete work in accordance with agreed budgets and schedules with little supervision.
Communicate with coworkers, clients, regulatory agency staff, AECOM staff, and the public in meetings and public events; prepare concise technical reports and documents.