Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer (Project Engineer)Sambatek is looking for an experienced and driven Traffic Engineer (Project Engineer) to support a team delivering high-impact traffic engineering projects. In this role, you'll lead development of traffic tasks from start to finish while collaborating with a variety of project teams to success.Work Location: Hybrid- flexible to work in office and remotely; local to Minnetonka, MN officeExpected Compensation Range: $45-65 per hour (Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications)Pay Rate Type: Hourly with overtime rate of 1.5x base pay for all hours worked over 40 in a weekResponsibilitiesLead traffic tasks in study, preliminary design, and plan development phaseCollaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality work for state and county clientsEvaluate traffic projects for freeways, arterial corridors, and intersections, including signals, roundabouts, and other innovative intersection control designsRepresent Sambatek at meetings with clients, counties, cities, and other key stakeholdersComplete quality reviews, risk management, and resource coordinationMentor, supervise, and train staffRequirementsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on traffic/transportation engineeringPE in Civil Engineering, 4-10 years of relevant experience (PTOE license preferred)Experience leading traffic projects and/or tasksAbility and desire to effectively lead, mentor, train, coach, and develop team membersDriven to exceed expectations, win over clients, and build strong relationshipsExperience with traffic engineering software such as: HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, Corsim, Rodel, and IHSDMAbility to complete traffic impact analyses (TIA), traffic operation modeling, traffic signal warrant studies, and intersection control evaluations (ICE)Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate public engagement activitiesPossess critical thinking skills and independent engineering judgementKnowledge of federal, state, and local guidance and standardsPrevious experience delivering within the constraints of scopes, budgets, and schedulesPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentWork is primarily performed in an office environmentAbility to occasionally move equipment/objects weighing up to 10 poundsBenefit InformationRegular full-time employees will have access to:Medical, dental, and vision plansHSA and FSA optionsEmployer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverageEmployer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insuranceEmployee assistance programVoluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coveragePaid time off and holidaysRetirement 401(k) plan with company matchStarting January 1, 2026, eligible Minnesota employees will be covered under Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML), providing paid, job-protected time away from work for family, medical, or parental needsSambatek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We select candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, and any other category protected by law.