Project Engineer Traffic and Transportation

Job Description

Job Description

Project Engineer Traffic and Transportation

Project Engineer Traffic and Transportation
Hamden, CT, US

About the Role

We are continuing to expand our industry-leading traffic engineering and transportation planning practice known for its technical process, innovative solutions, and dedication to client satisfaction. We are seeking a Project Engineer in our Traffic and Transportation group to help drive the next generation of traffic and transportation solutions throughout Connecticut. Our staff is exposed to a diverse experience in a broad range of regional, state and municipal planning and engineering projects. The successful candidate will support traffic engineering design and planning projects throughout Connecticut for our Traffic and Transportation group located in Hamden, CT. Qualified candidates will be able to prepare analysis and design documents including project deliverables, supervise work prepared by junior staff, and participate in client meetings and presentation of project findings. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help us shape the future of the region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work within a team of professionals to develop traffic and transportation planning and engineering solutions for various transportation projects.
• Conduct comprehensive traffic impact studies to address multi-modal transportation issues, including those related to vehicular traffic, public transportation, pedestrian flow, street user safety, and parking.
• Perform traffic modeling to simulate and analyze traffic flow and patterns, helping to predict and solve potential issues.
• Develop, analyze, and evaluate traffic improvement plans to enhance roadway safety and efficiency.
• Design traffic signals including Intelligent Transportation Systems, which can include Emergency Vehicle
• Preemption (EVP), Transit Signal Priority (TSP) and Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS).
• Design roadways and intersections, ensuring they meet current safety standards and accommodate traffic flow effectively.
• Prepare and review technical memoranda and reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Actively participate in meetings to share ideas with the team, clients, consultant partners, and other stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver analysis findings, concerns, and recommendations clearly and concisely to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage small to mid-size projects or serve as a task leader, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
• Strong desire to learn and share knowledge with other team members to develop solutions.

Essential Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• E.I.T. Certification or Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain such
• Experience with Connecticut, and/or local municipalities and agencies preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Skilled in the preparation of traffic impact analyses
• Working knowledge of the MUTCD, AASHTO, PROWAG, HCM, ITE Trip Generation
• Proficiency in Civil 3D,  AutoCAD, OpenRoads Designer, and/or Microstation.  Knowledge of CTDOT
• Digital Design Environment is a plus.  
• Working knowledge of traffic engineering and planning software, such as Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM, and AutoTurn.
• Familiarity with Traffic Signal Design. Knowledge of Connecticut DOT guidelines and standards is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Why Work With Us

Founded in 1981, we are an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Professionals join and remain with us for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

Benefits

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/28/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.