Senior Traffic Engineer, Part-time

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

. Provide technical leadership, quality assurance/quality control oversight, and subject matter expertise for transportation projects.

Posted 9/18/2026part-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $70 - $85 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in traffic engineering, roadway design, and transportation planning, with a strong focus on quality assurance and compliance with federal, state, and local standards. Proven ability to lead technical reviews, mentor engineering teams, and support project delivery for public-sector transportation clients.

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Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseTraffic EngineeringRoadway DesignTransportation PlanningMUTCD Compliance

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Hard Skills

Traffic Operations AnalysisRoadway Design Plans ReviewSafety EvaluationsIntersection DesignQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)Technical Document ReviewCost EstimationDesign Risk IdentificationMultimodal AccommodationsTraffic Impact Assessments

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Traffic Analysis SoftwareRoadway Design Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringIllinois Professional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

AASHTOADAIDOTLocal Agency StandardsTransportation Infrastructure Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership, quality assurance/quality control oversight, and subject matter expertise for transportation projects.
Support traffic engineering, roadway design, intersection design, transportation planning, and related infrastructure projects.
Lead QA/QC reviews for traffic engineering, roadway design, transportation planning, and intersection improvement projects.
Review plans, calculations, reports, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documents for accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
Evaluate traffic operations analyses, safety studies, traffic impact assessments, signal warrant analyses, and intersection design recommendations.
Review roadway geometric design elements, including horizontal and vertical alignments, intersection layouts, lane configurations, and multimodal accommodations.
Verify compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including MUTCD, AASHTO, ADA, and agency-specific standards.
Identify design risks, conflicts, and quality concerns and recommend practical solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentor engineers, designers, and project teams.
Support project managers in maintaining quality throughout project development and delivery.
Participate in technical reviews, workshops, lessons learned sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with proposal development, technical approaches, staffing strategies, and client presentations as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Minimum 15 years of experience in traffic engineering, roadway design, transportation planning, or related transportation infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience reviewing transportation project deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance.
Strong knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO, ADA, IDOT, and local agency design standards and procedures.
Experience conducting or reviewing traffic operations analyses, traffic studies, safety evaluations, and roadway design plans.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Illinois Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
Experience supporting projects for IDOT, local agencies, municipalities, and public-sector transportation clients.
Prior experience mentoring engineering staff and leading technical quality reviews.
Familiarity with traffic analysis and roadway design software utilized in transportation engineering projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs
Monthly educational webinars
Leadership training
Lunch & learn development sessions
24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
Mentorship opportunities
Award-winning internship program
Employee recognition