Senior Traffic Engineer
About The Position
Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer in one of our New England offices to lead transformative transportation initiatives that enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life across communities throughout the Northeast. This is a senior-level opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, leadership, and client collaboration. This is a unique opportunity to play a role in shaping the future of how people move— delivering innovative, data driven traffic and transportation solutions and strategic planning that support thriving, connected communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire or Rhode Island
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
- Strong working knowledge of DOT Design Manuals, MUTCD, AASHTO, and relevant state DOT standards.
- Proficiency in Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, and MicroStation or AutoCAD
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven experience working directly with clients and agency staff.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- PTOE certification is preferred.
- Experience with ITS design, traffic signal timing, and system optimization is desirable.
- Familiarity with HSIP safety analyses and predictive analysis tools is a plus.
- experience with TransModeler is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage traffic engineering projects including traffic operations studies, intersection and corridor analysis, and traffic signal design.
- Perform and oversee traffic modeling and simulation using tools such as Synchro, HCS, and VISSIM to support planning and design decisions.
- Develop detailed plans for traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, and traffic control in compliance with MUTCD, AASHTO, and state/local standards.
- Conduct safety assessments, intersection improvement studies, and access management evaluations to enhance roadway performance.
- Coordinate effectively with clients, DOTs, municipalities, MPOs, and subconsultants to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians, including QA/QC reviews to uphold quality standards.
- Support business development through proposal writing, scope definition, and cultivating strong client relationships.
- Stay informed on evolving transportation policies, standards, and emerging technologies impacting traffic operations, safety, and design.
Benefits
- flexible work environment
- competitive compensation
- excellent benefits
- dynamic career growth
- equitable and welcoming corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and experiences and recognizes people for their contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
