
Traffic Engineer, Mid-Level
Bennett Engineering
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sacramento • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Support and lead the delivery of traffic engineering projects for public infrastructure and private development clients
- Produce high quality design documents and coordinate with senior staff
- Mentor junior team members
- Manage and execute traffic engineering assignments under the direction of a Senior Traffic Engineer
- Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic signals, lighting, ramp metering, and other traffic engineering tasks
- Collaborate with team members and clients, complete traffic and photometric analyses, prepare technical reports
- Help manage project timelines and budgets while serving as a bridge between junior staff and senior management
- Participate in client and agency coordination meetings and respond to review comments from agencies, clients, and contractors
- Support proposal efforts by providing project specific technical input and assisting with assembly of proposals
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil, Electrical, or Traffic Engineering in California is preferred
- Three or more years of experience preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic signals, lighting, ramp metering, transportation electrical systems, signing, pavement delineation, and construction stage traffic handling
- Demonstrated ability to deliver assigned work under an agreed budget and schedule with limited supervision
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical work and collaborate within project teams
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation for traffic design and plan production
- Working knowledge of Synchro and SimTraffic, VISUAL, and AutoTurn, or interest and aptitude to become proficient in these tools
- Ability to interpret and apply agency standards and guidelines related to traffic signals, lighting, signing, pavement delineation, and work zone traffic control.
Benefits
- flexible work schedules
- telework capabilities
- health and wellness benefits
- retirement and profit-sharing contributions
- paid time off and holidays
- professional development support
- performance based incentives consistent with company policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
traffic engineeringdesign documentscost estimatestraffic signalslightingramp meteringtransportation electrical systemspavement delineationconstruction stage traffic handlingtechnical reports
Soft Skills
mentoringproject managementcollaborationcommunicationbudget managementschedule managementteamworkproblem-solvingclient coordinationtechnical documentation
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringBachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer in California