Senior Traffic Engineer – Professional Engineer, Signals, ITS, Lighting

Trilon Group

. Manage and deliver traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects from planning through design and construction support .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards while providing technical oversight and mentoring engineering staff. Proficient in project scope development, budgeting, and utilizing design software for effective project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Traffic EngineeringProject ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseMicroStation OpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil 3D

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Hard Skills

Traffic Signal DesignITS Project ManagementBudgetingSchedulingTechnical OversightQuality ControlTraffic Analysis ToolsDesign-Build ExperienceProject Scope DevelopmentSpecifications Preparation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam LeadershipMentoringClient Relationship ManagementWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

MicroStation OpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil 3DSynchroSimTrafficVISSIMHCSSIDRA

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

MUTCDFHWAAASHTOTraffic AnalysisIntegrated Project DeliveryConstruction SupportDesign SpecificationsStakeholder CoordinationState and Local Agency StandardsTransportation Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and deliver traffic signal, ITS, and lighting projects from planning through design and construction support
Lead project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and coordination
Oversee analysis, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and technical memoranda
Ensure compliance with MUTCD, FHWA, AASHTO, and applicable state and local agency standards
Serve as primary technical point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders
Support proposal development and scope definition
Provide technical oversight and quality control reviews
Mentor engineering and design staff
Coordinate with roadway, structural, planning, utility, drainage, and construction teams
Support integrated project delivery and ongoing business development efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
8+ years of professional experience in traffic or transportation engineering
Demonstrated experience managing projects and leading technical teams
Proficiency with MicroStation OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar design platforms
Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, or SIDRA is a plus
Design-Build and alternative delivery experience is a plus
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
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

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