Senior Traffic Engineer

Trilon Group

. Lead a traffic team through various traffic forecasting, analysis, and design projects .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering and analysis, with a strong focus on using tools like Synchro, SimTraffic, VISTRO, and VISSIM. Capable of managing complex projects while ensuring effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams.

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Traffic Engineering DesignTraffic AnalysisSynchro/SimTrafficProfessional Engineering (PE) LicensureProject Management

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Hard Skills

Traffic Impact AnalysisOperational Traffic AnalysisEngineering JudgmentConstruction Plans PreparationTechnical Report Writing

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsMultitasking AbilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SynchroSimTrafficVISTROVISSIM

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) Licensure

Industry Keywords

Traffic ForecastingIntersections AnalysisRoundabouts AnalysisUrban ArterialsFreeway Segments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a traffic team through various traffic forecasting, analysis, and design projects
Conduct operational traffic analysis using Synchro/SimTraffic, VISTRO, and VISSIM, analyzing intersections, roundabouts, urban arterials, and freeway segments
Perform complex traffic engineering tasks and exercise sound engineering judgment
Prepare comprehensive traffic impact analysis reports
Make decisions on design and engineering procedures
Function as a technical specialist on mid to large scale projects
Manage multiple traffic tasks and projects within scope, schedule, and budget
Prepare clear and accurate technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates from start to finish
Collaborate effectively with team members, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
15+ years traffic analysis and traffic engineering design
Hands-on experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, VISTRO, and/or VISSIM
Excellent communication, written and organizational skills
Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
Work cooperatively with other team members, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers

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
Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO