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-timeRiverdale • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering design, including signing and MOT, while effectively coordinating with project teams and stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard software for transportation project planning and execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Traffic ControlPlan PreparationRoadway DesignConstruction PlansTechnical ReportsSpecificationsEstimatesSigningMOT

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

InRoadsOpenRoadsSignCADSynchroSimTrafficVistroVissim

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringDOT StandardsDesign CriteriaSafety and MobilityProject Management

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 the project team, 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 in coordinating with other managers and leads to share resources
Support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects focused on 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 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 software common to the field of transportation engineering
Hands-on experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, and/or Vissim preferred
Experience in roadway design is preferred
Experience with DOT’s 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 multi-disciplinary team members
A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client’s overall 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
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