Traffic Project Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design • Southfield, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Traffic Engineering team in Lansing, Southfield, or Grand Rapids, MI! We are seeking a motivated Traffic Engineer to join our team and contribute to the planning, design, and operation of safe and efficient transportation systems. In this role, you will analyze traffic data, develop signal timing plans, conduct roadway and intersection studies, and support the design of traffic control devices and infrastructure improvements. Our team is highly collaborative, dedicated to excellence, and a trusted client advisor. Join us and elevate your professional journey by working along respected industry leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• PE license is required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for the purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of traffic design experience highly preferred.
• PTOE is a plus.
• Prior experience with MDOT preferred.
• Proficient in MicroStation and AutoCAD with a working knowledge of Synchro, VISSIM, Open Roads, HSM and HCS.
• Previous experience mentoring junior level staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering fundamentals for technical support of project design teams.
• Develop drawings by modifying or replicating prior projects.
• Create drawings from sketches.
• Ensure designs are in accordance with company and client production and design standards.
• Perform engineering calculations and create estimates.
• Research and apply code provisions to design.
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
• Prepare or review scopes of work and budgets, and schedule assignments.
• Prepare proposals to provide professional services.

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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