Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer – MOT and Signing

Trilon Group

. Analyze, design, and prepare plan sheets for signing, striping, and MOT/traffic control for interstates, freeways, highways, interchanges, and intersections .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timePleasant Grove • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering design, including signing and MOT, while effectively coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing project deliverables. Holds a Professional Engineering (PE) license and possesses strong communication and organizational skills essential for successful project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Traffic Engineering DesignProfessional Engineering (PE) LicensureBentley ProjectWiseMicroStationAutoCAD Civil 3D

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Hard Skills

Traffic Control DesignPlan PreparationConstruction SpecificationsTechnical Report WritingRoadway DesignMOT DesignTraffic StudiesProject ManagementResource ManagementDesign Criteria Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-MotivatedTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

InRoadsOpenRoadsSignCADSynchroSimTrafficVistroVissim

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Traffic Design SolutionsDOT Plan PreparationFederal Design CriteriaState Design StandardsLocal Design Criteria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, design, and prepare plan sheets for signing, striping, and MOT/traffic control for interstates, freeways, highways, interchanges, and intersections
Prepare studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates from start to finish with minimal oversight
Function as a technical specialist on small- to mid-scale projects
Coordinate and lead traffic discussions with project teams, clients, and stakeholders
Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to complete transportation projects
Assist in managing assignments, workloads, and training/mentoring traffic group staff
Assist managers and leads with resource sharing
Work with senior engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality traffic design solutions improving safety and mobility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
4–8 years of experience in traffic engineering design with a focus on signing and MOT
Knowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SignCAD, and other applicable transportation engineering software
Hands-on experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, and/or Vissim preferred
Experience in roadway design preferred
Experience with DOT plan preparation procedures and standards
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 and work cooperatively with client and multidisciplinary team members
Desire to grow personally and professionally while working in a team environment
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is required

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