Traffic Mid-Level Engineer

Overview

Traffic Engineer, Project Mid-Level for BENEN. The role supports and leads the delivery of traffic engineering projects for public infrastructure and private development clients. It is a core member of the Traffic Division, responsible for producing high-quality design documents, coordinating with senior staff, and mentoring junior team members. This position is suited for an engineer ready to move beyond production into task leadership and early-stage project management.

The Traffic Division provides complete traffic engineering solutions, including traffic signal design, roadway lighting, intelligent transportation systems, pedestrian and roadway safety improvements, multi-modal operations, signing, pavement delineation, and work zone traffic control. The Traffic Engineer manages and executes assignments under the direction of a Senior Traffic Engineer, including preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic signals, lighting, ramp metering, transportation electrical systems, signing, pavement delineation, and construction-stage traffic handling.

The role collaborates with team members and clients, completes traffic and photometric analyses, prepares technical reports, and helps manage project timelines and budgets while serving as a bridge between junior staff and senior management.

Essential Responsibilities (Internal/External/Project/Business Development focus)

Internal Focus

• Contribute to the development and use of Traffic Division standards, templates, and design procedures.
• Support a culture of quality through consistent application of quality control processes on assigned tasks.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and informal mentoring to junior engineers, designers, and technicians on tools and design fundamentals.

Project and Staff Focus

• Work with a team of engineers and technicians to design and produce traffic engineering projects from concept through final design.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for traffic signals, roadway and streetscape lighting, ramp metering, transportation electrical systems, signing, pavement delineation, and construction-stage traffic handling.
• Perform traffic and photometric analyses using appropriate software and ensure designs comply with applicable agency standards and regulations.
• Take ownership of defined design tasks, deliver work under agreed budgets and schedules, and proactively flag risks and scope changes to the Senior Traffic Engineer or Project Manager.
• Coordinate with other internal disciplines to integrate traffic design with roadway, structures, and civil improvements.

External and Client Focus

• May participate in client and agency coordination meetings to support senior staff, present technical information, and document action items.
• Respond to review comments and questions from agencies, clients, and contractors in collaboration with the Senior Traffic Engineer.
• Represent BENEN with professionalism and responsiveness in all external interactions.

Business Development Focus

• Support proposal efforts by providing project-specific technical input, example project descriptions, and level of effort estimates.
• Assist with assembly of proposals, resumes, and project sheets that demonstrate the capabilities of the Traffic Division.
• Contribute to client satisfaction through reliable delivery and a focus on solving client problems.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil, Electrical, or Traffic Engineering in California is preferred.
• Three or more years of experience preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic signals, lighting, ramp metering, transportation electrical systems, signing, pavement delineation, and construction-stage traffic handling.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver assigned work under an agreed budget and schedule with limited supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical work and collaborate within project teams.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Micro Station for traffic design and plan production.
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