Traffic Engineer Technical Lead

About the role

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Traffic Engineer Technical Lead in our offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas. This position will primarily consist of providing technical leadership, quality oversight, and strategic guidance for traffic engineering and transportation projects throughout our national service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for traffic engineering and transportation planning projects.
• Lead, manage, and review traffic impact studies, transportation analyses, traffic signal warrant studies and corridor evaluations.
• Lead, manage, and review preparation of traffic signal designs, signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance of traffic plans, and related transportation documents.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to engineering staff.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control reviews.
• Lead or support proposal preparation, client or industry event presentations, and business development activities.
• Aid in traffic related strategic growth initiatives within the transportation practice.
• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control standards to improve consistency, efficiency, and technical excellence across projects.
• Stay current on industry standards, FHWA guidance, MUTCD requirements, and evolving traffic engineering best practices.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive traffic engineering and transportation experience.
• Strong knowledge of traffic operations, traffic safety, traffic signal systems, and transportation planning principles.
• Experience managing and reviewing traffic impact studies, traffic signals improvements and general traffic engineering projects.
• Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman’s Illinois service areas (own transportation) and attend client and in-office meetings as required.
• Ability to independently handle a variety of ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a team-first culture that encourages individual development and accomplishment of goals.

Skills

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.

Benefits

The benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, an Employee Assistance Program, and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support.
• Financial planning programs, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents and cancer.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and varied schedules.
• 401(k) plans supported by expert financial advisors and an Employee Stock Ownership program.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $130,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.