Senior Traffic Engineer

  • Synectics
  • Sacramento, California
  • Full Time

Position Summary:

  • As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will take on the responsibility of preparing traffic studies and designs with minimal supervision.

  • You will work collaboratively with team members to produce high-quality deliverables and contribute to the growth and success of our team.

  • Additionally, you will supervise traffic engineers in their preparation of traffic studies and designs and manage traffic-related projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.

  • You will also prepare traffic engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E) for various infrastructure projects, as well as draft proposals for traffic engineering projects.

  • This role involves a key focus on strategic planning, budgeting, and client communication.

  • It is an ownership-track position and is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader.

  • Manage work scope, schedule, and budget of traffic engineering design projects.

  • Prepare plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for traffic signals, lighting, ramp metering, transportation electrical systems, signing, pavement delineation, and construction stage traffic handling.

  • Prepare traffic operations analysis to support traffic design projects.

  • Prepare proposals for traffic engineering design projects.

Requirements

  • BS in Civil or Electrical Engineering

  • Registered as a Professional Engineer in Civil, Electrical, or Traffic Engineering. preferably in California. If registered outside California, it is expected to be registered in California within 2 years.

  • 10+ years of experience in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic signals, lighting, ramp metering, transportation electrical systems, signing, pavement delineation, and construction stage traffic handling.

  • Effective communication skills, written and verbal.

  • Proficiency in using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.

  • Knowledge of using AGI and/or VISUAL photometric analysis software

  • Knowledge of using Auto-Turn software

  • Knowledge of using Synchro and SimTraffic traffic analysis software

Benefits

  • Work Flexibility: Flexible Work Schedules, Telework Capabilities

  • Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Long-Term Disability Policies401K Retirement/Profit Sharing: Company Matched Contributions to Roth and/or Traditional 401K, Access to a Financial Advisor

  • Paid Time Off: Minimum 15 days Paid Time Off, 5 days Paid Sick Leave, 9 Paid Holidays

  • Professional Growth Paid Training: Salary increases for attaining P.E., In-House Training Academy, Professional Memberships

  • Personal Fulfillment: Employee Recognition Program, Teambuilding Activities, Community Outreach Participation, Fun Work Environment!Supplemental Pay Types

  • Performance Bonuses

  • Referral Bonuses

  • Monthly Allowance for Health and Wellness, Phone, and Ergonomic Environment

Job ID: 478154279
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2025

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