Traffic Engineering Specialist

STV • Houston, TX

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About The Position

STV is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Traffic Engineering Specialist to work as a project engineer within its growing Traffic Practice in Texas. The role delivers traffic engineering and design services on transportation projects, supports traffic studies, develops plans and project documents, and communicates results through reports and presentations. The specialist works collaboratively across project teams and may support concurrent schedules in more than one state. The position also includes mentoring less experienced staff and verifying compliance with applicable codes, engineering standards, and best practices. The role offers mentoring, training, continuing education, and opportunities for professional growth. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the FE exam and EIT certification.
• Experience in traffic engineering, including traffic signal design and timing, operational analysis, and capacity analysis.
• Working knowledge of CAD applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation OpenRoads.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with traffic software such as HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, and SIDRA.
• Experience with transportation planning software such as TransCAD and CUBE.
• TxDOT and other Texas city/county experience.
• Active participation in professional societies is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical services for traffic engineering and design projects, including traffic signal design, ITS, signal timing analyses, illumination, ADA/sidewalk design, signing, and pavement marking.
• Support traffic studies, including traffic impact analyses, signal timing plans, microscopic and macroscopic simulation modeling, signal warrants, speed studies, capacity analysis, traffic operations, safety analysis, and parking studies.
• Develop final plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for state and local agencies as part of a collaborative team.
• Prepare written reports and presentations that clearly communicate project results.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff.
• Collaborate across multiple project teams with concurrent schedules, potentially in more than one state.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes, engineering standards, and best practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

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