Traffic Design Engineer EI

Department: Transportation Location: Raleigh, NC Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 / year Position Summary DRMP is seeking a motivated Traffic Design Engineer to join our growing Transportation team. This role is ideal for an engineer passionate about traffic operations, safety, and roadway design support, eager to contribute to impactful transportation projects across North Carolina and beyond. An eligible sign‑on bonus is available. What You'll Do Perform traffic engineering and design tasks for roadway, intersection, and corridor improvement projects. Assist with the preparation of traffic signal and communication plans, signing and pavement marking plans, and work zone traffic control plans in accordance with MUTCD and state DOT standards. Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and documentation for DOT and municipal clients. Coordinate with roadway, drainage, and planning teams to ensure traffic design integration. Apply DOT, MUTCD, and local agency standards to traffic design tasks. Assist senior engineers with data collection and field observations. Participate in client meetings and coordinate with reviewing agencies as needed. What You'll Need Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an ABET‑accredited university. EIT certification preferred. 0–4+ years of traffic engineering experience supporting DOT or municipal transportation projects. Working knowledge of traffic design software, such as MicroStation, ORD, AutoCAD, or similar tools. Familiarity with traffic signal design, signing and pavement marking, and traffic operations concepts. Understanding of MUTCD, AASHTO, and state DOT standards (NCDOT experience preferred). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Benefits Excellent compensation package Outstanding holiday and paid‑time‑off programs 401(k) Plan and Match Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks) Mentorship Program Tuition Reimbursement Parental Leave Competitive health and dental insurance premiums Variety of voluntary benefit options Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability Company‑furnished life insurance Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account and More DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr DRMP