Senior Traffic Engineer

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation, and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce that embraces the art of the possible and makes a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people‑centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. We hire candidates of all experience and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds solve problems together. Collaboration is more than a buzzword—it is our guiding principle, ensuring every point of view is valued and heard.

At all levels, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

• Serve as a staff specialist in the application of advanced traffic engineering theories, concepts, and principles for an assigned area of responsibility. Capable of analyzing all technical aspects of traffic engineering, identifying issues, and applying suitable solutions, analyzing complex design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures, and recommending design changes.
• Review construction plans, design calculations, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure completeness, accuracy, constructability, and conformity to local standards or best engineering practices.
• Technical expert in traffic signal, signing & striping, and worksite traffic control design, including ability to sign and stamp plans.
• Strong report‑writing skills.
• Be responsible for quality assurance and quality control through development and review of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Prepare project reports and feasibility studies.
• Be a team player who can work with staff at all levels.
• Lead aspects of project pursuit teams and participate in the development of project proposals and/or interviews.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years of traffic engineering design and operations experience.
• Professional Traffic Engineering License in California required. Professional Civil Engineering License in California desirable.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Synchro, and Bluebeam.
• Advanced knowledge of design standards such as Caltrans Standard Plans & Specifications, Caltrans Highway Design Manual, MUTCD, and local municipal standards.
• Ability to support project pursuits, developing proposals (written, presentations, interviews).
• Advanced technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills to build strong relationships.

The range for this position is approximately $165,000 – $200,000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.

Joining Lochner gives you access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well‑being throughout your career.

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Company‑paid disability (including paid maternity leave) and life insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care
• Paid family leave
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible)
• Wellness program for physical and mental health
• Lochner Cares non‑profit 501(c)(3)
• Education and training assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties require regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and…