Traffic Design Engineer, Professional Engineer

Traffic Design Engineer, Professional Engineer

Unmatched Comp Time Policy:

Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO. 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. As a Traffic Design Engineer, P.E., you will support mid to large-scale transportation projects with a focus on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and/or Signing, Pavement Marking design, ITS, Signals, and Lighting. This role is ideal for an experienced traffic engineer who is technically strong, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow into larger project responsibilities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies.

Core Responsibilities for the Role:

• Develop Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans for transportation projects, including temporary traffic control, detours, and phased construction
• Perform analysis, design, and plan sheet preparation for signing, striping, ITS, signals, lighting, and/or MOT for highways, arterials, interchanges, and intersections
• Support technical leads and project managers on traffic design tasks while ensuring compliance with MUTCD, AASHTO, and DOT standards
• Prepare studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Coordinate with internal team members across disciplines to support project delivery
• Participate in meetings with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders
• Apply quality control practices to assigned design tasks and deliverables
• Manage multiple assignments and meet established project schedules

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required
• 5 to 9 years of experience in traffic engineering analysis and design
• Experience with MOT and or signing and pavement marking design
• Working knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO, and DOT standards
• Experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar design software
• Experience with Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, Vissim, or Aimsun preferred
• Familiarity with UDOT or other DOT plan preparation procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Self-motivated, organized, and attentive to detail
• Interest in continued professional development and taking on increasing responsibility over time

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

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

About Horrocks

Founded over 55 years ago, Horrocks has a long-standing history of delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions. At the heart of our company is a commitment to providing essential resources for communities and improving quality of life through innovative and forward-thinking engineering practices. Our teams of dedicated professionals deliver high-quality results on every project and are driven by a culture of service. With our slogan "What we do matters," we strive to make a meaningful difference in the world through our work. Our approach is holistic, taking into consideration all aspects of a project to ensure it meets the needs of the present while preparing for the future. We invest in our people and culture, recognizing that our success is dependent on the talents and dedication of our team. At our firm, we don't just build infrastructure — we build better communities. Apply Now

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Stage 2: Initial Screening

Stage 3: 1st Interview

Stage 4: Offer

Stage 5: Hired

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