Senior Traffic Engineer

Houston Engineering•Lincoln, SD

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About The Position

Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer in Lincoln, Nebraska, to help design safe and efficient transportation systems. The role works with state departments of transportation, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations, contributing to transportation projects and the growth of the organization by identifying, pursuing, and supporting new business and project opportunities. The position focuses on traffic signal and lighting systems, fiber optics, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings. It also involves traffic operations analysis, traffic impact studies, signal timing optimization, and analysis of traffic and crash data to support planning, design, and intersection safety improvements. The engineer works independently and collaboratively with internal and external teams and communicates with a range of stakeholders.

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 sponsorship now or at any point in the future; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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 for 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 to conduct intersection safety studies and improve road safety.