Traffic Engineer

Acusensus United States•East Hartford, CT

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Acusensus, we don’t just build technology; we change behaviours and save lives. We are a technology company with operations across Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and New Zealand. Founded in 2018, Acusensus has built world-leading AI and sensing technology for road safety. We’re now looking for a full-time Traffic Engineer based in Connecticut to support the planning, design and operational effectiveness of our automated traffic enforcement and road safety programs. Using your technical traffic engineering expertise, to support the development of our Connecticut program and help drive safety outcomes.

Requirements

Proven experience in traffic management or a related safety-critical field (preferred).
Relevant tertiary or trade qualification (e.g., electrical, civil, or engineering discipline).
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Connecticut or eligible prior to field deployments.
ATSSA-certified traffic safety professional OR CTDOT-approved equivalent (mandatory).
OSHA-10 certified with relevant safety training.
Solid understanding of traffic management, field deployment safety, and maintenance standards (MUTCD, CTDOT, NHTSA, ATSSA).
Knowledge of traffic control devices, roadway design principles, and traffic operations.
Ability to assess traffic risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
Excellent relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
Proven ability to implement and sustain a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a service-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, review, and implementation of traffic management plans for roadside equipment, traffic control devices, signage, and personnel.
Ensure all traffic control and safety procedures meet or exceed CTDOT, NHTSA, and ATSSA standards.
Supervise quality control for all traffic safety procedures, ensuring the safety of personnel, contractors, and the public.
Be available on-site within the same or next business day for project delivery, issue resolution, or field oversight.
Oversee operational and maintenance aspects of all projects, including equipment deployment, data management, reporting, citation processing, and court packet development.
Support new project design, implementation, pilot phases, steady-state operations, and closeout activities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, government stakeholders, and third-party service providers.
Participate in tenders and bids, including development of cost estimates, resource planning, and implementation schedules.
Ensure all operations comply with Acusensus’ policies, procedures, and management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, and ISO 14001.
Maintain a culture of operational safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all teams.