Senior Traffic Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Engineering
Safety Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Civil Engineering
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.
Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.
Your OpportunityStantec is seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, Senior Traffic Engineer (PE). The position will offer the opportunity to work on small and large high-profile roadway and highway projects. You will perform a variety of tasks that will require the application of sound principles and best practices.
YourKey Responsibilities
- Manage projects include traffic signal system design and re-timing, operational analysis, roadway capacity analysis, traffic safety studies, traffic signal, signing, and pavement marking and design, street lighting / illumination design, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
- Prepare construction documents and cost estimates for City, County and State roadway and highway projects.
- Perform complex engineering design tasks per Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT’s) design standards.
- Develop budgets and monitor work of assigned team to ensure budgets and schedules are met.
- Coordinate with other Project Managers, project team and clients.
- Responsible for design, review and sealing of assigned projects.
- Provide technical advice to project teams and clients on traffic engineering matters.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including urban planners, architects, and civil engineers to create integrated solutions.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate the technical aspects of assigned projects.
- Train developing staff on design and operational analysis software packages for traffic engineering projects.
- Proficiency in Microstation and Open Roads.
- Proficiency in SIGN CAD, AGI-32 and micro-simulation modeling and operational analysis using SYNCHRO, SIMTRAFFIC, VISSIM, and HCS and other applicable Transportation Engineering Models.
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, including writing technical reports and memos using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong knowledge of the TxDOT design/planning procedures, and PS&E plan production.
- Experience must include traffic operations and safety; highway capacity analysis; traffic operational analysis;
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); designing and implementing traffic signal system timings; and preparing PS&E plans. - Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.
- Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) is required.
- TX PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years traffic engineering project experience.
- TxDOT Precertification preferred.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay TransparencyIn compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits SummaryRegular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental,…
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