Senior Traffic Engineer - Signals & System Design

Job Details

Job Location: CHERRY HILL - CHERRY HILL, NJ

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $115000.00 - $160000.00 Salary/year

Description

Senior Traffic Engineer - Signals & Signal System Design

Job Location - Cherry Hill, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | King of Prussia, PA | Hybrid Reports To - Traffic Department Manager

Position Type - Full Time

Salary Range - $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary

Senior Traffic Engineer - Signals & Signal System Design

Urban Engineers, Inc.

is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer with deep expertise in traffic signal design and signal system planning.

This is a client-facing role for someone who can lead technical work, manage projects, and help grow out traffic engineering practice.

You will work on a range of public and private sector projects, with an emphasis on intersections, corridors, and urban signal networks.

Responsibilities


* Lead the design and development of traffic signals, signal timing plans, interconnect layouts, and system integration


* Prepare construction documents including plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for traffic signal and signal system projects.


* Conduct traffic operations analyses using Synchro, VISSIM, and other modeling tools.


* Perform signal warrant analyses, traffic impact studies, and corridor signal coordination studies.


* Oversee QA/QC for traffic signal plans and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards (e.g., PennDOT, NJDOT, ITE, MUTCD, AASHTO)


* Collaborate with clients (DOTs, cities, counties) to align technical design with client expectations and project progress.


* Develop and maintain project scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.


* Mentor junior staff and support internal technical development.


* Engage in business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations.


* Coordinate with other disciplines on large, complex multi-discipline projects.

Requirements:


* Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering


* A minimum of 8 years of traffic engineering experience in a consulting environment


* P.E.

License


* M.S.

or M.E.

in Civil / Transportation Engineering a plus


* Proven expertise in traffic signal design, timing, and coordination


* Project management experience a plus


* Excellent communication and organizational skills


* Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation/In Roads/Open Roads, plus traffic modeling tools (Synchro, Sim Traffic, HCS, VISSIM)


* Strong understanding of PennDOT, NJDOT, and City of Philadelphia standards, signal system design principles, and project delivery processes.

Preferred Qualifications:


* PTOE Certification


* Experience working directly with the city and state transportation agencies


* Familiarity with ITS, adaptive signal systems, and fiber optic communication networks


* Experience with NJDOT, PennDOT, NJ and PA Counties and/or MPO's a plus

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