Traffic Engineer – Madison

Are you passionate about improving mobility, safety, and sustainability through innovative traffic engineering solutions? KL Engineering is looking for a talented Traffic Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to impactful transportation projects across Wisconsin. This is your opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects while advancing your career in a collaborative and flexible environment.

• Design & Analyze
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  Conduct traffic engineering studies including corridor planning, multimodal improvement plans, traffic impact analyses, safety studies, and WisDOT design reports.
• Engineer & Innovate
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  Design traffic signals, roadway lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) under the guidance of project managers and principals.
• Lead & Mentor
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  More experienced candidates will have opportunities to manage projects, lead teams, and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate & Communicate
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  Work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed expectations.
• Research & Solve
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  Perform traffic operations modeling, safety analysis, and develop improvement alternatives and countermeasures.
• Observe & Document
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  Conduct field reviews, oversee data collection efforts, and prepare written and graphical summaries of findings.

• Education
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  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Experience
  : 3–8+ years of traffic engineering experience.
• Certification
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  Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within one year. PTOE or RSP certification preferred.
• Skills
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  Proficiency in HCS, Synchro, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Sidra; VISSIM and IHSDM experience strongly preferred. Strong technical writing, data interpretation, and communication skills.
• Mindset
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  Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and eager to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Eligibility
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  Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

KL Engineering is an award‑winning infrastructure‑focused engineering firm driven by a commitment to service and technical excellence. We support public, private, municipal, and government clients from our Wisconsin office locations in Madison, Green Bay, Menomonie, and Pewaukee and our Minnesota office in Forest Lake.

KL Engineering builds more than infrastructure—we build lasting relationships. We take the time to understand our clients’ goals and challenges. As a collaborative, client‑focused firm, we offer a full range of engineering services with the innovation, flexibility, and personal attention that set us apart. Clear communication and a commitment to quality—on schedule and within budget—are hallmarks of our approach.

At KL Engineering, we’re committed to your well‑being, growth, and impact—with a benefits package that reflects just that:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
  – Recharge and celebrate with ample time away.
• Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
  – Work from any of our offices or explore hybrid / remote arrangements.
• Impactful Work
  – Contribute to meaningful projects that shape communities we serve.
• Career Growth & Development
  – Choose your path—technical expert, project manager, or both—with support for leadership development, tuition reimbursement, and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive Insurance
  – Stay protected with medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement & Profit‑Sharing Plan
  – Secure your future with robust savings and company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Section 125 Plans)– Manage healthcare and dependent care expenses with ease.
• Casual Dress Code
  – Be yourself and stay comfortable every day.

As KL Engineering’s largest office, our Madison location offers a dynamic, collaborative environment with access to a wide range of expertise across disciplines. Located in a vibrant and growing city, the office is just minutes from downtown Madison, the University of Wisconsin campus, and an abundance of restaurants, parks, and lakes.

Convenient access to the Beltline (US 12/18) makes commuting from across the Madison area simple and efficient.

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