Senior Traffic Engineer

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm delivering resilient infrastructure, vibrant communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. Our team of construction managers, engineers, planners, scientists, and surveyors builds lasting partnerships with clients across the Southwest region.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our established Southwest region team (Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and California). This position will lead traffic engineering projects, provide technical expertise, mentor staff, and support business development to grow our traffic engineering practice. The ideal location is Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), NMDOT, NDOT, and local municipalities.
• Business Development: Collaborate with senior professionals to support strategic growth of the traffic engineering practice by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and leading proposal efforts.
• Mentorship and Team Development: Guide and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, foster professional growth, and build 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, representing Parametrix 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.

Requirements

• 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 with the ability to obtain licensure in the 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.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership: 100% employee-owned with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing financial profit sharing.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement & Financial: 401(k) plan, performance-based bonuses, and annual salary reviews.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick/wellness time accruals, paid holidays, and parental bonding leave.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid, remote, or in-office options to support work-life balance.
• Project Impact: Work on award-winning, innovative projects that make a positive difference in communities.

Pay

Salary range: $135,000 – $165,000 USD annually. Compensation is determined by education, experience, location, and role. Employee-owners are eligible for performance-based bonuses and annual salary reviews.