Mid-Level Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer - Signals and Lighting

Mid-Level Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer - Signals, ITS, and Lighting

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. George, UT

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 / year

Sign‑on bonus available for qualified candidates.

Unmatched Comp Time Policy:
Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

The role supports mid‑to‑large scale transportation projects with a focus on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and signing/pavement marking design. It serves as a technical lead and mentor, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies to deliver high‑quality traffic control and signing plans that meet applicable standards and agency requirements.

• Lead the development of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans for large and complex transportation projects, including phased construction, detours, and temporary traffic control
• Perform analysis, design, and plan sheet preparation for signing, striping, and MOT on interstates, freeways, highways, interchanges, and intersections
• Serve as technical lead on mid to large scale traffic design tasks, ensuring quality control and compliance with MUTCD, AASHTO, and applicable DOT standards
• Prepare studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates from project kickoff through delivery
• Coordinate and lead meetings with clients, public agencies, and project stakeholders
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, technicians, and support staff to deliver successful transportation projects
• Manage assignments, workloads, and training or mentoring of traffic design staff
• Coordinate with other managers and discipline leads to share resources and align project efforts
• Support business development, client relationships, and long‑term program delivery when applicable

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience in traffic engineering analysis and design
• Strong background in MOT and or signing and pavement marking design
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers
• Knowledge of Bentley Project Wise, Micro Station, InRoads, Open Roads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable transportation software
• Hands on experience with Synchro, Sim Traffic, Vistro, Vissim, or Aimsun preferred
• Experience with UDOT or other DOT standards, procedures, and plan preparation
• Familiarity with local, regional, state, and federal design criteria
• Established relationships with transportation agencies preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines and budgets
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and client focused mindset
• Desire to grow professionally and help build and strengthen the traffic design team

The position offers a competitive base salary and award‑winning benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; generous paid time off; 401(k) with 50% match up to 6%; professional development opportunities; paid professional organization membership and licensure; eligible for a sign‑on bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.