Traffic Engineer

Benesch is a growing, multi‑disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country. We pride ourselves on being nimble and responsive, yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to draw from resources when you need them and contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

We are committed to an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We are looking to hire an experienced Traffic Engineer. The position can be located near any of our Kansas offices and offers opportunities to work with local agencies and DOTs on a variety of complex projects. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Traffic Operations Engineer and have significant experience in client development and providing traffic engineering services for public agencies.

This position is available to work from any of our Kansas offices:
Overland Park, Topeka, Wichita, or Manhattan. A hybrid work schedule is available.

• Conduct traffic engineering studies for intersections and corridors, including traffic impact studies.
• Plan and coordinate the collection and assimilation of traffic data.
• Perform traffic engineering analysis using simulation and capacity analysis software such as Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, Sidra, and Vissim.
• Review and conduct safety analysis studies per the Highway Safety Manual.
• Review and interpret analysis from simulations and calculations.
• Prepare traffic impact studies, interchange justification reports, and transportation planning reports.
• Design and layout various intersection and corridor improvements, including roundabouts, diverging diamond interchanges, and other innovative designs.
• Develop design plans and specifications for traffic management during construction, pavement marking, signage, and traffic signals.
• Compute quantities for traffic engineering design tasks and demonstrate awareness of relationships to bid items.
• Mentor and oversee work done by entry‑level engineers and technicians.
• Develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.
• Perform tasks on schedule and within budget as assigned.
• Work independently under the guidance of a Project Manager or manage projects as appropriate.
• Collaborate with design teams on larger projects.
• Communicate strong written and verbal skills, including public speaking.

• BS in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6+ years of related civil transportation and traffic engineering analysis and design experience. Experience with KDOT and MoDOT is a plus.
• PE licensure required; PTOE is a plus.
• Experience with Synchro/Sim Traffic, Highway Capacity Software, and other traffic analysis programs.
• Excellent communication and client relation skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong organization and leadership skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules.
• Ability to perform complex analysis and design.
• Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward.
• Strong financial future, including up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees.
• Flexibility that supports work‑life balance.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees.
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. Benesch is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are based in California, we encourage you to review the information for California residents.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.