Senior Traffic Engineer

Stanley Consultants

Senior Traffic Engineer leading traffic and safety projects for Stanley Consultants, a global consulting engineering firm. Designing signals, ITS infrastructure, and transportation safety studies across Iowa offices.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering, including traffic signal design, traffic impact analysis, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

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Traffic Engineering ExpertiseProject ManagementTraffic Analysis Software ProficiencyIowa Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseMicroStation or CAD Software Experience

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Hard Skills

Traffic Signal DesignTraffic Impact AnalysisConstruction SequencingPavement MarkingTraffic Control PlansRoadway Lighting PlansTraffic Signal Interconnect PlansBicycle Planning StudiesPedestrian Planning StudiesSafety Studies

Soft Skills

MentoringClient Relationship ManagementTeam CollaborationTechnical Guidance

Tools & Technologies

VISSIMMicroStationTraffic Analysis Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1)Iowa Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Intelligent Transportation SystemsManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)Transportation PlanningTransportation SafetyDOT Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Project Manager, Project Lead, or Task Lead on traffic and safety projects
Design and prepare traffic signal plans for new and modified intersections
Prepare construction sequencing, pavement marking, signing, and traffic control plans
Design and prepare roadway lighting plans, traffic signal interconnect plans, and other ITS infrastructure
Conduct and prepare traffic impact analyses, traffic signal warrant analyses, intersection design studies, safety studies, bicycle planning studies, and pedestrian planning studies
Provide technical guidance and perform quality control reviews for traffic engineering studies and design projects
Support local and national practice areas with traffic engineering expertise
Mentor and supervise junior engineers
Represent Stanley Consultants in technical meetings with agency representatives, clients, and contractors
Develop innovative and practical technical solutions
Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal teams
Contribute ideas to project planning and development
Support assignments across other Stanley Consultants offices as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, transportation safety, and/or Intelligent Transportation Systems
Iowa Professional Engineer (PE) license
Familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Iowa DOT and local agency traffic engineering standards
Proficiency with traffic analysis software
Membership in ITE or other professional organizations aligned with traffic engineering
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification, or the ability to obtain
Direct experience with DOT, local county, municipal, and/or developer-driven traffic engineering projects and project development
Working knowledge of MicroStation or other CAD software packages
Experience presenting at local or regional professional organization conferences
Master of Science in Civil Engineering is a plus
VISSIM or other microsimulation software experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Member-ownership and company stock ownership
Paid holidays
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Parental leave
Professional development leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
FSA and HSA
Doctor On Demand
Wellness reimbursement
Mental health resources
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Identity theft protection
Tuition assistance
Professional society membership
Generous 401K match
Incentive compensation
Profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans
Flexible work options
Competitive pay