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

Trilon Group

Senior Traffic Engineer managing and delivering complex transportation projects for Horrocks. Focus on Intelligent Transportation Systems, traffic signals, and roadway lighting in Utah offices.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeCottonwood Heights • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing technical oversight and mentorship to engineering teams. Proficient in project scope development, budgeting, and scheduling to achieve client objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseTraffic Engineering Project ManagementMicroStation OpenRoads ProficiencyTraffic Analysis Tools ExperienceDesign-Build Project Delivery

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Hard Skills

Traffic EngineeringProject ManagementDesign SpecificationsQuality Control ReviewsBudgetingSchedulingTechnical Memoranda PreparationMentorshipScope DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipTraining AbilityClient Management

Tools & Technologies

MicroStation OpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil 3DSynchroSimTrafficVISSIMHCSSIDRA

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicensePTOE Certification

Industry Keywords

MUTCD ComplianceFHWA StandardsAASHTO StandardsTraffic Signal ProjectsITS ProjectsLighting ProjectsDesign-Build ExperienceTransportation Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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