Traffic Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Traffic Engineer to join our growing Traffic Engineering & Planning team in the greater Louisville area. The ideal candidate for this position will be a licensed Professional Engineer with 5+ years of traffic engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in the planning and execution of traffic engineering projects, including traffic studies, roadway analysis, and signal design
• Aid in the preparation of scopes, proposals, budgets, and schedules for traffic engineering assignments
• Perform traffic engineering analysis such as traffic counts, level-of-service analysis, safety evaluations, and operational assessments under the guidance of senior staff
• Prepare designs of traffic control devices and systems, including traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control plans
• Apply local, state, and federal traffic engineering standards, manuals, and criteria (e.g., MUTCD, AASHTO, state DOT guidelines) to assigned work
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (roadway, planning, structures, utilities) to support integrated transportation solutions
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, specifications, and design documentation for traffic engineering projects
• Communicate with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies regarding traffic operations and design elements
• Support data collection efforts, including field observations, traffic counts, and site reviews, as needed
• May assist with reviewing the work of technicians or junior staff for completeness and conformance with project expectations

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant traffic engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar engineering field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well individually or as part of a team

Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
• Experience with Synchro 12 and traffic signal operations/phasing
• Experience with traffic simulation modeling software packages such as PTV’s VISSIM
• Experience with innovative intersection and interchange configurations
• Experience with the predictive methods of the Highway Safety Manual
• Experience with traffic forecasting methods

Benefits

Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling)
Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement may be available

Skills

Knowledge of local, state, and federal traffic engineering standards, manuals, and criteria (e.g., MUTCD, AASHTO, state DOT guidelines)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with traffic simulation modeling software packages such as PTV’s VISSIM
Ability to work well individually or as part of a team

Lochmueller Group

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochmueller Group fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.