Traffic Engineer
DLZ Corporation•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
DLZ Corporation is seeking a motivated Transportation - Traffic Engineer to join their team in Chicago, IL. DLZ Corporation is a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm that delivers engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest. They aim to create solutions that improve communities and empower careers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 3–5 years of roadway/transportation engineering experience.
- FE required/acceptable.
- Experience with OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
- Experience with IDOT and/or Local Agency Federal Aid projects.
- Experience with roadway geometric design.
- Knowledge of MUTCD, ADA, and PROWAG requirements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to visit and navigate construction sites in compliance with safety requirements.
Nice To Haves
- PE license (Illinois or other states) preferred.
- Phase II experience with IDOT District 1 or local county DOT's (LCDOT, DuDOT, CCDOTH, KDOT) preferred, with an emphasis on design of traffic signals and/or ITS.
- Lighting plan experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering and design assignments for transportation and traffic projects.
- Prepare detailed drawings and coordinate with engineers and technical staff; review completed work for accuracy.
- Prepare specifications, proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules.
- Support senior staff and collaborate within a team environment.
- Assist in the preparation of plans and specifications for transportation projects.
- Perform traffic engineering and design tasks across a range of projects.
- Oversee entry-level engineers’ design work.
- Follow established quality control procedures.
- Coordinate with clients, agencies, and external partners.
- Perform work in accordance with safety standards and project requirements.
- Participate in professional organizations and activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
- 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
- Paid parental leave
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Wellness program with reimbursement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
