Traffic Engineer

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Excited to grow your career?

At Hanson Professional Services, Inc., we are committed to transforming communities through innovative engineering solutions.  We provide a full range of traffic engineering services to a broad range of clients, including state DOTs, the Illinois Tollway, local public agencies, and private industry. We are seeking a full-time Traffic Engineer for our active and growing traffic engineering discipline.  Ideally, this team member will be based in our Peoria or Springfield, IL offices.

Our traffic team is dynamic, forward-thinking, and passionate about making a difference. This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

A Day in the Life of a Traffic Operations Engineer Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

Complete traffic simulation models, intersection and interchange design studies, engineering reports, and traffic signal/ITS design.

Perform traffic analyses and studies such as traffic forecasting, travel demand modeling, traffic impact analysis, capacity analysis, operational analysis, warrant analysis, speed studies, trip generation, O-D studies, benefit-cost analysis, feasibility studies, and crash analysis.

Monitor progress of traffic engineering tasks on active projects, ensuring production requirements, QA/QC, and project expectations are met.

Collaborate with project managers, senior technical staff, and other disciplines to execute significant projects across the country.

Provide technical support for project proposals, presentations, and interviews.

Assist in the development of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Opportunities for Growth Our traffic operation services are expanding quickly offering a number of growth opportunities working with our experienced staff:

Develop deeper knowledge of traffic signal modernization, optimization, communications, and implementation of signal timings.

Explore field operations including hands-on work with ATMS software, controllers, traffic signal cabinets, and ITS equipment.

Collaborate on planning, design, and implementation for ITS and emerging technology projects.

Work to grow and lead a team for this emerging service area.

What We’re Looking For The following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Required Skills:

Traffic analysis of intersections, interchanges, and corridors using modeling software such as Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, and Vissim.

Understanding of HSM, HCM, MUTCD, AASHTO Greenbook, and PROWAG.Strong communication abilities, especially in explaining technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders.

Preferred

Skills:

Experience with geometric design of intersections and interchanges.

CAD experience with Microstation/Open Roads.

Familiarity with travel demand modeling concepts.

Work Environment:

Occasional travel (typically 1–2 days/month) for client meetings and site visits. We believe in a strong work-life balance and support reasonable schedules and flexible work arrangements.

Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements may be considered based on candidate qualifications and business needs.

Education/

Experience:

BS or MS in civil engineering or related degree.
6+ years of transportation or traffic engineering experience.

Current Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months of starting.

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