Traffic Engineer I-II

Trilon Group • Oakland, CA

83d • $75,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Traffic Engineer (Level I or II) Alta is looking for an Engineer I or II to join our traffic group in our Oakland office. In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and work on projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around the country.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as a Traffic Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity (Level I or II will be determined based on experience).
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Display an understanding of traffic analysis and operations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for traffic design related projects (Signal, Striping, TCPs, ITS, Street Lighting).
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Transportation planning/operations experience: Signal timing, multimodal corridor studies, or Vision Zero initiatives.
• Experience in active, non-motorized transportation planning and design.
• Experience in traffic operations analysis using Synchro, VISSIM, and Vistro.
• Proficiency in AGI and/or Visual Lighting.
• Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic signal plans, street lighting plans, ITS design, signing/striping layouts, temporary traffic control (TCPs), and PS&E packages using AutoCAD/MicroStation.
• Apply MUTCD, Caltrans, NACTO, FHWA, and local agency standards to design solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and planners to integrate bike/pedestrian, transit, and safety enhancements into designs.
• Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance project efficiency.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule: Hybrid work schedule with most employees working from home three days per week.
• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Dental/Vision: PPO.
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation.
• 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%.
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start.
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees