Traffic Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Traffic Engineer to join our growing Traffic Engineering & Planning team in Northwest Indiana. The ideal candidate for this position will be a licensed Professional Engineer with 5+ years of traffic engineering experience. This position could be based out of either Indianapolis or Merrillville.

• Support project managers in the planning and execution of traffic engineering projects, including traffic studies, roadway analysis, and signal design.
• Assist with the preparation of scopes, proposals, budgets, and schedules for traffic engineering assignments.
• Perform traffic engineering analysis such as traffic counts, level‑of‑service analysis, safety evaluations, and operational assessments under the guidance of senior staff.
• Prepare designs of traffic control devices and systems, including traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control plans.
• Prepare technical calculations, exhibits, drawings, and plan sheets using traffic engineering and roadway design software.
• Apply local, state, and federal traffic engineering standards, manuals, and criteria (e.g., MUTCD, AASHTO, state DOT guidelines) to assigned work.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (roadway, planning, structures, utilities) to support integrated transportation solutions.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, specifications, and design documentation for traffic engineering projects.
• Collaborate with project teams in communication with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies regarding traffic operations and design elements.
• Support data collection efforts, including field observations, traffic counts, and site reviews, as needed.
• May assist with reviewing the work of technicians or junior staff for completeness and conformance with project expectations.
• Performs other traffic engineering–related duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of relevant traffic engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Micro Station
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well individually or as part of a team.

• Registered as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
• Experience with Synchro 12 and traffic signal operations/phasing
• Experience with traffic simulation modeling software packages such as PTV’s VISSIM
• Experience with innovative intersection and interchange configurations
• Experience with the predictive methods of the Highway Safety Manual
• Experience with traffic forecasting methods

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

This role may have an opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.