Senior Traffic Engineer

Trilon Group

. Lead a traffic team through traffic forecasting, analysis, and design needs across MOT, signing, signals, ITS, and lighting for transportation projects .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering design and analysis, with a strong focus on managing transportation projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and delivering high-quality technical documentation. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and effectively communicate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Traffic Engineering DesignMOT Phasing StrategiesProfessional Engineering (PE) LicensureBentley ProjectWiseMUTCD Compliance

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Hard Skills

Traffic AnalysisTraffic Control PlansConstruction PlansCost EstimatesTraffic Signal DesignITS DesignLighting DesignPlan Preparation ProceduresDesign CriteriaProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationInRoadsOpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil 3DSignCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) LicensurePTOE Certification

Industry Keywords

MOTFHWAAASHTODOTTransportation Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a traffic team through traffic forecasting, analysis, and design needs across MOT, signing, signals, ITS, and lighting for transportation projects
Manage and deliver MOT phasing strategies, signing, striping, traffic control plans, traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects from planning through design and construction support
Serve as technical lead on small to large-scale traffic design assignments
Ensure quality control and compliance with MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, DOT, and applicable agency standards
Prepare and oversee studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates from concept through final delivery
Coordinate with roadway, structural, planning, utility, drainage, and construction teams for integrated project delivery and business development efforts
Mentor junior staff across traffic and related disciplines
Meet client needs and solve transportation project problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure; PTOE certification preferred
8-12+ years' experience in traffic analysis and traffic engineering design, with a focus on one or more of MOT, signing, signals, ITS, or lighting
Experience and relationships with transportation agencies are highly preferred
Knowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SignCAD, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
Experience with DOT's plan preparation procedures and standards
Experience with Local Agency plan preparation procedures and standards
Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal design criteria
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
Self-motivated with solid organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to interact with and work cooperatively with clients and multi-disciplinary team members
Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
Proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
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
Comp time: hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO