Senior Traffic Engineer

  • Jacobs
  • Henderson, Nevada
  • Full Time
Thriving communities. Smarter cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than designing roads and lighting systems, our team leads Traffic and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) designs to improve mobility in the public space. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community then join us as a Senior Traffic Engineer.

As a Senior Traffic Engineer in Henderson, Nevada, you will work in the areas of Traffic Engineering Design including traffic signals, interchange evaluation, roundabouts, signing/pavement marking, MOT; ITS Design including Interconnect design, DMS and system detection design. On the Traffic Operations side the areas include - traffic operations analysis, safety analysis and traffic macro/micro modeling. You will work closely with other members of the team in delivering traffic engineering projects including, signal design, pedestrian crossing systems, pedestrian safety improvements, ITS design, signing and marking, roadway lighting and/or construction traffic control plans, etc. You will develop leadership skills by providing technical direction and mentoring to less experienced personnel. Joining our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in the pursuit of new projects and clients and will participate in planning, budgeting. You will also have the chance to work on exciting and engaging large-scale infrastructure projects and utilize your design expertise to create innovative solutions. Our "Future of Work" approach will offer you the opportunity to spend time working both in the office and time working from home. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living so explore us!

BS in Civil Engineering with a focus in Transportation/Traffic engineering discipline

At least 10 years of professional experience on Traffic and ITS design projects

Knowledge of traffic signals and signal systems

Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems for DOT and municipal clients

Experience in the preparation of plans, specification and estimates to state and local standards and preparation of technical reports

Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision

Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management thrive in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to deliver multiple complex assignments simultaneously

Deep knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual, MUTCD, and HSM

Proficiency in Microstation, Open Roads Designer (ORD) and AutoCAD platforms

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ideally, youll also have:

Professional Engineer (PE) License in Nevada, or ability to obtain licensure via reciprocity

PTOE Certification

Proficiency with Traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, DynusT, VISSIM, CORSIM, HCS, HSM)

Knowledge of National Electrical Code

Knowledge of AGi32 or Visual Lighting Software

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
Job ID: 480506170
Originally Posted on: 6/9/2025

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