Traffic Engineer, PE (Chicago)

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop engineering staff to support continued growth of the group.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients across multiple disciplines.
• Develop project deliverables including reports, plans, specifications, estimates, and utility coordination documentation.
• May include working as an extension of agency staff in agency offices as part of on-call contracts.
• Development of conceptual, preliminary, and final transportation designs, including:
• Traffic signal design
• Signed and pavement markings design
• Construction staging and work zone traffic control
• Vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle detour signing
• Transit station amenities design
• Fiber and network design
• Intersection control evaluations
• Signal and roundabout feasibility studies
• Transportation Management Plans
• Intelligent Transportation Systems Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering, traffic/transportation engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of related experience in traffic engineering, traffic studies, ITS, and/or transportation technology.
• Illinois PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record to travel to work sites and meetings as needed.
• Ability to lead projects, manage technical tasks, and mentor staff.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with CADD platforms such as Open Road Designer or AutoCAD.
• Experience with traffic engineering software, ITS/CAV systems, and/or transportation technologies.
• Experience developing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) preferred.

Pay

Salary Range: $107,100 - $126,000

Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, job location, internal equity, market analysis, and specific qualifications relevant to the role.