Traffic Engineering Designer

Consor Engineers • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Traffic Engineering Designer (EIT), you will contribute to planning, analysis, and design for complex transportation infrastructure projects, helping develop safe, efficient, and multimodal transportation systems. Under the guidance of licensed engineers and project managers, you will perform traffic engineering analyses; develop traffic control, signing, and pavement marking plans; assist with signal design and timing studies; and support roadway safety evaluations. You will apply engineering judgment, industry standards, and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality, constructible solutions that improve mobility and the traveling public’s experience. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders, and provides hands-on experience from project concept and analysis through final design and implementation.

The position leads preparation and delivery of traffic engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and supporting documentation; develops traffic engineering systems and infrastructure; performs traffic operations, capacity, signal warrant, queueing, safety, and traffic control device analyses; coordinates design across disciplines; and provides technical leadership and quality oversight to junior engineers and designers. It also supports intersection, corridor, and multimodal studies by evaluating operational and safety performance and turning study findings into practical design solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation design, at least two years of directly related experience, EIT certification, experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or Civil 3D, and proficiency with Excel. The posting states that the position requires successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation design.
• At least 2 years of directly related experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and delivery of traffic engineering design plans, specifications, engineer’s estimates, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, agency requirements, and project objectives.
• Develop and design traffic engineering systems and infrastructure, including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, roadway lighting, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and maintenance of traffic/work zone traffic control plans.
• Perform traffic engineering analyses and design calculations related to traffic operations, capacity, signal warrants, queueing, safety, and traffic control devices.
• Coordinate traffic engineering work with roadway, drainage, structural, utility, and environmental disciplines to integrate designs, resolve conflicts, and maintain schedules and deliverable quality.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight for junior engineers and designers, reviewing calculations, plans, and reports.
• Support intersection, corridor, and multimodal transportation studies by evaluating operational and safety performance, developing recommendations, and translating study findings into implementable design solutions.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays, two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and term life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level