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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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

Benefits

• 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

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at

[email protected]

and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.

Compensation

$120,000 - $160,000 / year