Traffic Engineer II - Boston, MA, Taunton, MA, Westfield, MA, or Lincoln RI.

Bowman has an opportunity for a Traffic Engineer II to join our team. The position is flexible to be based out of Boston, MA, Taunton, MA, Westfield, MA, or Lincoln, RI. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring professionals to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. A career at Bowman is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to help grow and shape our four offices across New England, contributing to the expansion and success of a dynamic organization. You’ll work with a team that is collaborative, adaptive, energized, and experienced, where your expertise is valued and your ideas have an impact.

About the Role

As a Traffic Engineer II at Bowman, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of public and private projects, both locally and in other states, giving you broad exposure and meaningful experience in roadway and highway design. You will execute complex technical transportation engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for transportation and infrastructure projects while assisting in developing sustainable transportation solutions to reduce traffic congestion, promote multiple modes of transportation, support land development, and improve safety for all users.

Being part of Bowman means joining a diverse and engaged community of professionals, where you are treated as a respected and integral member of a motivated team. You will be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of our clients and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a work environment that is both rewarding and supportive, fostering professional growth while delivering unparalleled service and innovative solutions to every project.

Responsibilities

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution, with direction provided as needed for complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Complete work using advanced engineering techniques and design principles, reviewed by more senior staff to ensure sound professional judgment.
• Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
• Serve as a lead in the technical direction over less experienced engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and delegation of assignments.
• Work closely with senior members to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services/groups/offices as necessary.
• Prepare maps and graphics for public and client meetings, perform data analysis, conduct field reviews and data collection, and research trends and best practices.
• Contribute to stakeholder and public engagement efforts, develop solutions to complex problems, and present recommendations.
• Prepare engineering plans and reports, assist in the preparation of grant applications, and participate in construction-related assignments.
• Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, proposals, and other documentation/communications.
• Prepare reports, plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits, and/or designs for projects.
• Coordinate and conduct field visits to ensure appropriate data collection and field observations.
• Direct tasks on projects and monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget.
• Provide internal and external technical presentations and quality control of multiple assigned projects.
• Assist with client and outside agency communication and attend project/public meetings.
• Develop and maintain accurate and organized project files.
• Follow established firm goals, SOPs, and QA/QC procedures, and assist in the QA/QC review of technical work of other staff.
• Assist and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare and serve in a lead role on various analyses and concept design aspects of engineering projects, including traffic studies, corridor/regional studies, safety studies, and other associated engineering services.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive projects/tasks.
• Effective communication, presentation, writing, and graphic skills, including public speaking, written reports, presentation materials, and technical writing.
• Experience with the preparation of construction plans and/or studies for roadway or traffic projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to work-related and project needs.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Desire, aptitude, and motivation to learn and apply new concepts.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Active participation in a professional society/organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Completed coursework in transportation engineering and/or highway design preferred.
• Three or more (3+) years of professional engineering experience with an emphasis on transportation engineering or related field.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (EIT) preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration or ability to receive within six (6) months preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check or reliable form of transportation to/from the office and/or project site strongly preferred.

About Bowman

At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment, which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment with frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Occasional outdoor work environment, which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around job/construction sites, including walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling, and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.