Senior Traffic Design Engineer – Professional Engineer, MOT and Signing

Trilon Group

Senior Traffic Design Engineer managing complex transportation projects with a focus on Maintenance of Traffic. Leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic design and management, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards such as MUTCD and AASHTO. Proficient in project delivery from concept to completion, including mentoring staff and coordinating with various stakeholders.

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Professional Engineering (PE) LicenseTraffic Design ManagementMicroStation OpenRoads ProficiencyMOT Phasing StrategiesClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Traffic Control Plan DevelopmentRoadway DesignConstruction Plan PreparationTechnical Report WritingDesign-Build Experience

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProject ManagementMentoringTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DSignCADSynchroSimTrafficVistroVissim

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

MUTCD ComplianceAASHTO StandardsDOT Agency RelationshipsPhased ConstructionTemporary Traffic Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and deliver analysis, design, and preparation of MOT phasing strategies, signing, striping, and traffic control plan sheets for transportation projects, including phased construction, detours, and temporary traffic control.
Serve as technical lead on mid- to large-scale traffic design assignments, ensuring quality control and compliance with MUTCD, AASHTO, DOT, and applicable agency standards.
Prepare and oversee the development of studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates from concept through final delivery.
Coordinate with clients, public agencies, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary internal teams to deliver successful transportation projects.
Manage staff assignments, workloads, mentoring, and resource coordination across traffic and related disciplines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineering (PE) license required
8+ years of professional experience in traffic with a focus on signing and MOT
Design-Build and alternative delivery experience preferred
Proficiency with MicroStation OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SignCAD, or other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
Hands-on experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, and Vissim preferred
Experience in roadway design is preferred
Experience and relationships with DOT agencies are highly preferred
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
A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client’s overall project goals

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