Senior Traffic Engineer
About Parametrix
Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm specializing in providing resilient infrastructure, vibrant communities, and sustainable solutions. Our team includes professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors who collaborate to deliver outstanding client service. Recognized as a top workplace, Parametrix prioritizes work-life balance, professional growth, and the well-being of its employees.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our established team in the Southwest region (Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and California). This role involves collaborating across the region to grow our traffic engineering practice. The ideal candidate will be based in Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah and will lead traffic engineering projects, provide technical expertise, mentor staff, and support business development efforts.
Your Role on the Team
- Technical Leadership: Serve as a senior technical resource for projects involving traffic operations, signal design, roadway lighting, pavement marking, and traffic control plans. Provide design oversight and quality assurance for complex transportation projects.
- Project Management: Manage and deliver traffic design and operations projects for clients such as UDOT, NMDOT, NDOT, and local municipalities.
- Business Development: Collaborate with other senior professionals to identify new opportunities, build client relationships, and lead proposal efforts.
- Mentorship and Team Development: Guide and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering professional growth and building a collaborative team culture.
- Technical Expertise: Utilize software tools such as Synchro, VISSIM, and other traffic analysis platforms to conduct operational analysis, corridor timing, and transportation planning.
- Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Interface effectively with clients, contractors, and the public, participating in project meetings, public forums, and presentations.
- Innovation and Safety: Contribute to initiatives like Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and walkability projects, ensuring traffic solutions prioritize safety and accessibility.
What You Bring to the Team
- Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah, Nevada, and/or New Mexico, and the ability to obtain licensure in other states through reciprocity. Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering. Experience with regional clients is highly desirable.
Why Join Parametrix?
- Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: Share in and contribute to Parametrix's success through ownership of the company. Earn stock in your ESOP account and participate in financial profit sharing. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, employee stock ownership plan, performance-based bonuses, 401(k) plan, paid time off, paid holidays, parental bonding leave, and more.
- Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work: Work on innovative and impactful projects that make a difference in communities.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Offer a range of flexible work options including hybrid, remote, or in-office, allowing you to balance your lifestyle with your career.
- Salary Range: $135,000 USD - $165,000 USD. Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. Performance-based bonuses are also available.
Our Commitment to You
Parametrix is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.