Senior Traffic Engineer

Avenue Consultants

. Lead a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, support, and professional development opportunities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transportation engineering project management, traffic analysis, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and foster collaborative environments while maintaining client relationships and delivering high-quality results.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineering (PE) LicenseTraffic Analysis Software (Synchro, Vissim, Cube)Traffic Data AnalysisProject ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Traffic AnalysisTravel Demand Modeling (TDM)ForecastingSignal TimingData InterpretationCivil EngineeringProject OversightRegulatory ComplianceProposal DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringCollaborationFeedback ReceptionInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelTraffic Analysis Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringTraffic OperationsNational Traffic StandardsADOT StandardsProject Completion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, support, and professional development opportunities
Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
Participate in hiring new team members
Procure new contracts and clients by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and maintaining relationships
Oversee and manage transportation engineering projects, ensuring timely, budget-compliant, high-quality completion
Help ensure projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Serve as a client point of contact and address client needs
Provide technical guidance on traffic analysis, signal timing, data and traffic studies, Travel Demand Modeling (TDM), forecasting, solutions development, and EA/IACR support
Serve as Engineer of Record for own work and work completed under direction
Contribute to strategic planning and growth across Avenue’s geographies
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required
Professional Engineering (PE) license required
8+ years of relevant experience preferred
Good communication skills with the capability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
A strong interest in traffic operations
An understanding of national traffic standards and ADOT’s standards
Capable of analyzing and interpreting traffic data
Willingness to learn, provide feedback, and receive feedback
Proficient with Microsoft office suite, especially Excel
Proficient with traffic analysis software packages such as Synchro, Vissim, and Cube
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 100% of the time
Consistently operates a computer and other office equipment such as scanner/printer, paper cutter, laminator, etc.
Constantly communicates with discipline experts, clients, team members, etc. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Must be able to perceive digital software, programs, and websites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous PTO & paid holidays
FSA & HSA options
401(k) matching
Paid parental leave
Bonus opportunities