Traffic Engineer

Hanson Professional Services•Peoria, IL

1d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Traffic Engineer for its active and growing traffic engineering discipline. The role will support a broad range of clients, including state departments of transportation, the Illinois Tollway, local public agencies, and private industry. The position is ideally based in the Peoria or Springfield, Illinois, offices and is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus. The engineer will complete traffic simulation models, intersection and interchange design studies, engineering reports, and traffic signal and ITS design. The role also includes traffic analyses and studies, monitoring task progress and quality, coordinating with project managers and technical staff, supporting proposals and presentations, and helping develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules. The expanding traffic operations team offers opportunities to develop expertise in traffic signal modernization, optimization, communications, signal timing implementation, field operations, ATMS software, controllers, traffic signal cabinets, ITS equipment, and emerging technologies. There may also be opportunities to help grow and lead the team in this service area. The position involves occasional travel, typically one to two days per month, for client meetings and site visits. Hanson supports reasonable schedules and flexible work arrangements; full-time or part-time arrangements may be considered based on candidate qualifications and business needs. The listed salary range is $110,000–$150,000 per year, with an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in civil engineering or a related degree.
At least 6 years of transportation or traffic engineering experience.
Current Illinois Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one within 6 months of starting.
Experience analyzing intersections, interchanges, and corridors using modeling software such as Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, and Vissim.
Understanding of HSM, HCM, MUTCD, AASHTO Greenbook, and PROWAG.
Strong communication abilities, particularly explaining technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with geometric design of intersections and interchanges.
CAD experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads.
Familiarity with travel demand modeling concepts.
IDOT and Illinois Tollway experience.
PTOE certification.

Responsibilities

Complete traffic simulation models, intersection and interchange design studies, engineering reports, and traffic signal and ITS design.
Perform traffic forecasting, travel demand modeling, traffic impact analysis, capacity analysis, operational analysis, warrant analysis, speed studies, trip generation, origin-destination studies, benefit-cost analysis, feasibility studies, and crash analysis.
Monitor progress of traffic engineering tasks on active projects and ensure production requirements, quality assurance and quality control, and project expectations are met.
Collaborate with project managers, senior technical staff, and other disciplines to execute projects across the country.
Provide technical support for project proposals, presentations, and interviews.
Assist in developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
Develop knowledge of traffic signal modernization, optimization, communications, and implementation of signal timings.
Explore field operations, including hands-on work with ATMS software, controllers, traffic signal cabinets, and ITS equipment.
Collaborate on planning, design, and implementation for ITS and emerging technology projects.
Work to grow and lead a team for the emerging service area.