Senior Traffic Design Engineer, Professional Engineer – MOT and Signing

Trilon Group

. Plan, manage, and deliver complex transportation projects focused on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Signing/Pavement Marking .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeCottonwood Heights • Utah • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex transportation projects, particularly in Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Signing/Pavement Marking, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and effective client communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineering (PE) License8+ Years of Traffic Engineering ExperienceProficiency with MicroStation OpenRoadsExperience with DOT AgenciesStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Traffic DesignMOT Phasing StrategiesRoadway DesignConstruction PlansTechnical ReportsQuality ControlSpecificationsEstimatesSigningStriping

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProject ManagementMentoringTeam CollaborationClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

MicroStation OpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil 3DSignCADSynchro/SimTrafficVistroVissim

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

MUTCDAASHTODOTTransportation EngineeringDesign-BuildTraffic Control PlansPhased ConstructionTemporary Traffic ControlPublic AgenciesMultidisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, manage, and deliver complex transportation projects focused on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Signing/Pavement Marking
Manage and deliver MOT phasing strategies, signing, striping, and traffic control plan sheets, including phased construction, detours, and temporary traffic control
Serve as technical lead on mid- to large-scale traffic design assignments
Ensure quality control and compliance with MUTCD, AASHTO, DOT, and applicable agency standards
Prepare and oversee studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates from concept through final delivery
Coordinate with clients, public agencies, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary internal teams
Manage staff assignments, workloads, mentoring, and resource coordination across traffic and related disciplines
Work directly with clients and public agencies while guiding internal teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineering (PE) license required
8+ years of professional experience in traffic with a focus on signing and MOT
Design-Build and alternative delivery experience preferred
Proficiency with MicroStation OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SignCAD, or other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
Hands-on experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, and Vissim preferred
Experience in roadway design preferred
Experience and relationships with DOT agencies highly preferred
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet schedules and budgets, and maintain positive client relationships
Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff with design and project delivery
Desire to grow personally and professionally while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting client project goals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
Professional development opportunities including in-house training
Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure