Senior Traffic Engineer

Senior Traffic Engineer

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer in one of our New England offices to lead transformative transportation initiatives that enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life across communities throughout the Northeast. This is a senior-level opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, leadership, and client collaboration.

This is a unique opportunity to play a role in shaping the future of how people move— delivering innovative, data driven traffic and transportation solutions and strategic planning that support thriving, connected communities.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage traffic engineering projects including traffic operations studies, intersection and corridor analysis, and traffic signal design.
• Perform and oversee traffic modeling and simulation using tools such as Synchro, HCS, and VISSIM to support planning and design decisions.
• Develop detailed plans for traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, and traffic control in compliance with MUTCD, AASHTO, and state/local standards.
• Conduct safety assessments, intersection improvement studies, and access management evaluations to enhance roadway performance.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, DOTs, municipalities, MPOs, and subconsultants to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians, including QA/QC reviews to uphold quality standards.
• Support business development through proposal writing, scope definition, and cultivating strong client relationships.
• Stay informed on evolving transportation policies, standards, and emerging technologies impacting traffic operations, safety, and design.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire or Rhode Island
• PTOE certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT Design Manuals, MUTCD, AASHTO, and relevant state DOT standards.
• Proficiency in Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, and Micro Station or AutoCAD; experience with Trans Modeler is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven experience working directly with clients and agency staff.
• Experience with ITS design, traffic signal timing, and system optimization is desirable.
• Familiarity with HSIP safety analyses and predictive analysis tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Salary- $115,000 - $130,000+ depending on experience