Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer

The Traffic Engineer will be responsible for supporting the planning, design and operational effectiveness of automated traffic enforcement and road safety programs. Using your technical traffic engineering expertise, you will support this program's development and help drive outcomes.

Reporting to the EVP of Delivery, you will bring a technical mindset to this program delivery, providing critical expertise on traffic management plans, automated enforcement, site deployments, traffic enforcement regulations and providing a strong health and safety mindset across the board.

You are an experienced Traffic Engineer with a strong background in traffic management, field safety, and service delivery. You thrive in fast-moving, safety-critical environments and bring a leadership style that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

You hold the mandatory ATSSA certification or a CTDOT-approved equivalent
, along with other relevant safety qualifications, and have a proven track record of leading large, geographically dispersed teams.

• Lead the design, review, and implementation of traffic management plans for roadside equipment, traffic control devices, signage, and personnel.
• Ensure all traffic control and safety procedures meet or exceed CTDOT, NHTSA, and ATSSA standards.
• Supervise quality control for all traffic safety procedures, ensuring the safety of personnel, contractors, and the public.
• Be available on-site within the same or next business day for project delivery, issue resolution, or field oversight.
• Oversee operational and maintenance aspects of all projects, including equipment deployment, data management, reporting, citation processing, and court packet development.
• Support new project design, implementation, pilot phases, steady-state operations, and closeout activities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, government stakeholders, and third-party service providers.
• Participate in tenders and bids, including development of cost estimates, resource planning, and implementation schedules.

• Ensure all operations comply with Acusensus’ policies, procedures, and management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, and ISO 14001.
• Maintain a culture of operational safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all teams.

• Relevant tertiary or trade qualification (e.g., electrical, civil, or engineering discipline).
• Proven experience in traffic management or a related safety-critical field (preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Connecticut or eligible prior to field deployments.
• ATSSA-certified traffic safety professional OR CTDOT-approved equivalent (mandatory).
• OSHA-10 certified with relevant safety training.

• Deep understanding of traffic management, field deployment safety, and maintenance standards (MUTCD, CTDOT, NHTSA, ATSSA).
• Knowledge of traffic control devices, roadway design principles, and traffic operations.
• Ability to assess traffic risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Excellent relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to implement and sustain a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a service-oriented mindset.