Senior Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer - Signals, ITS, and Lighting

Job Description

Job Description

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. 
We are seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to plan, manage, and deliver complex transportation projects with a focus on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signals, and roadway lighting. This role is suited for a seasoned professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style to multidisciplinary project teams.

The Senior Traffic Engineer will serve as a project manager and technical leader, working directly with clients and public agencies while guiding internal teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and effective traffic engineering solutions.

This position will primarily support our Utah offices but will have opportunities to support other offices throughout the western United States.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Manage and deliver traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects from planning through design and construction support.
• Lead project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and coordination to meet project, team, and client objectives.
• Oversee the analysis, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and technical memoranda.
• Ensure compliance with MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, and applicable state and local agency standards.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders while supporting proposal development and scope definition.
• Provide technical oversight, quality control reviews, and mentorship to engineering and design staff.
• Coordinate with roadway, structural, planning, utility, drainage, and construction teams to support integrated project delivery and ongoing business development efforts.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program 
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; PTOE certification preferred.
• 8+ years of professional experience in traffic or transportation engineering, with demonstrated experience managing projects and leading technical teams.
• Design-Build and alternative delivery experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with MicroStation OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar design platforms.
• Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, or SIDRA is a plus. 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet schedules and budgets, and maintain positive client relationships.
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff with design and project delivery 

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

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