Senior Traffic Engineer

Houston Engineering•Des Moines, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer in Des Moines, Iowa. The role focuses on designing safe and efficient transportation systems and serving state departments of transportation, counties, municipalities, and metropolitan planning organizations. The engineer will contribute to organizational growth by identifying, pursuing, and supporting new business and project opportunities. Work includes designing traffic signal and lighting systems, fiber optics, traffic control, signing, and pavement markings; performing traffic operations analysis for transportation and traffic planning studies and designs; and conducting traffic impact and intersection safety studies. The engineer will also optimize signal timing and analyze traffic and crash data to improve traffic flow and road safety.

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 required.
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 at any point in the future; visa sponsorship is not available.

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.
Optimize traffic signal timing to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.
Analyze traffic and crash data to conduct intersection safety studies and improve road safety.