Design Engineer - Traffic

Traffic Design Engineer role at Bolton & Menk, Inc., Burnsville, Minnesota.

Under general supervision from a Professional Engineer, responsible for engineering design, technical specifications, plan development, CAD production, and construction coordination on MnDOT Design-Build transportation projects.

• Serve as lead designer for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans, traffic signal systems, roadway lighting, ITS infrastructure, signing layouts, and permanent pavement marking.
• Perform detailed traffic engineering computations, CAD layout and modeling using Civil3D and Micro Station. Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
• Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
• Conduct field inspections and provide technical input on ITS deployment during construction.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to internal EIT-level designers.
• Prepare project deliverables including plans, specifications, quantity take‑offs, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and client agencies to deliver constructable, compliant, and timely transportation designs.
• Position requires 25% travel to Design‑Build project sites within Minnesota.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least 2 years of experience with MnDOT Design‑Build transportation projects, leading design efforts for maintenance of traffic, traffic signals, lighting, ITS, signing and pavement markings; proficiency with Civil3D and Micro Station; expertise in MnDOT ITS field inspection and design coordination; experience managing daily workloads of internal design staff or EIT engineers.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification;
  MnDOT Signal and Lighting Design certification.
• Position also requires 25% travel to Design‑Build project sites within Minnesota.

Salary Range: $107,952/year – $107,952/year.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation plan—overtime compensation available to most employees.
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.
• ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions.
• 401(k) Match Program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Six paid company holidays.
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Dependent care reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. We have more than 1,000 employees across more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Wisconsin and Colorado, serving over 400 communities and agencies.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / affirmative action employer including disability and vets.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre‑approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted.