Staff Traffic Engineer

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to develop technical expertise while working on a diverse range of traffic engineering projects in Vancouver, WA.

About Our Team

Our Greater Washington Division is home to three offices located in Walla Walla, Richland, and Vancouver, bringing together a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Our professionals span Civil and Transportation Engineering, Environmental Services, Land Surveying, and Landscape Architecture, allowing us to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions to a diverse client base. United by a shared commitment to excellence, we prioritize collaboration, client service, and continuous professional development while fostering an environment where individuals and teams can grow and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support traffic engineering tasks under the guidance of project managers and senior engineers
• Assist with traffic studies, including traffic impact analyses, intersection operations, and corridor evaluations
• Perform basic traffic analysis (e.g., level of service, capacity, and queuing) using standard tools
• Help develop traffic control plans, including signage, striping, and signal layouts
• Contribute to preparation of construction documents for roadway and transportation projects
• Assist with traffic signal timing and operational improvements
• Coordinate with team members and support communication with clients and agencies
• Utilize tools such as Synchro, HCS, and Autodesk Civil 3D

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (transportation/traffic focus preferred)
• Basic knowledge of traffic engineering principles and analysis methods
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or coursework in traffic/transportation engineering
• Familiarity with Synchro, HCS, or similar tools
• Experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within one year

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability
• 401k match
• Tuition assistance
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives

Pay

Annual expected pay range: $75,000 USD - $90,000 USD