Traffic Engineer - EIT or PE
Trilon Group
$82,000 - $96,000 / year
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Description
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Traffic Engineer - EIT or PE, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform the planning, traffic design, and traffic analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways under the direction of a Project Manager and/or Senior Traffic Engineer
- Prepare and contribute to transportation studies, technical memoranda, reports, plans, specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates for a variety of transportation projects
- Produce project deliverables including technical memoranda, design plans and specifications, and technical reports
- Design traffic signals, illumination, signing and pavement marking improvements for urban streets, rural highways and interstates
- Develop maintenance of traffic and traffic control plans
- Apply MUTCD, DOT, and local agency standards to develop accurate, constructible, and compliant traffic designs
- Coordinate traffic design elements with roadway, drainage, utilities, structures, and right-of-way disciplines to support integrated project delivery
- Support the Project Manager in maintaining project scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives
- Take responsibility for assigned design tasks and work packages, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
- Participate in internal quality control reviews and incorporate QA/QC comments into final deliverables
- Provide technical input and mentoring support to junior engineers and designers as appropriate
- Identify design challenges early and communicate potential impacts to the Project Manager and/or Senior Roadway Engineer
- Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with company standards
- Interface effectively with coworkers across disciplines to promote collaboration and project success
- Demonstrate professionalism in communications with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
- Interest in both Traffic Analysis and Traffic Design
- EIT (passing FE exam required) or a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Idaho
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering with ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Idaho within one year of hire
- Experience working with any of the following: ITD, LHTAC, ACHD, City of Caldwell, the City of Nampa and other Local Agencies within the Treasure Valley
- Proven experience collaborating on multidisciplinary project teams
- Proficiency using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads civil design software
- Working knowledge of ITD and/or ISPWC standards and plan development procedures
- ITS design experience is a plus
- Solid written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Demonstrated desire for continued personal and professional growth through project-based experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
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Benefits
- At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Generous paid time off 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6% Professional development opportunities including in-house training Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status #LI-JP2
About this role
Trilon Group is seeking a Traffic Engineer with either an EIT credential or PE license to join their Meridian office on a full-time, in-office basis. You would own traffic engineering projects across their lifecycle—from planning and design through analysis and delivery—working on freeways, interchanges, urban streets, and rural highways. Your day-to-day work includes producing traffic designs, signal and signing plans, maintenance-of-traffic strategies, and technical reports while applying MUTCD and DOT standards. You'll coordinate across roadway, drainage, utilities, and structures disciplines, support the Project Manager in tracking scope and budget, and mentor junior staff as needed.
The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, a minimum of three years in transportation engineering, and either an EIT (with FE exam passed) or an Idaho PE license. Experience with local agencies in the Treasure Valley is valued, along with proficiency in Civil 3D or OpenRoads, knowledge of ITD standards, and strong multidisciplinary collaboration skills. The salary range is $82,000–$96,000, with a notable comp time policy that lets you convert overtime hours to additional pay or PTO. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, generous PTO, a 401(k) match up to 6%, professional development support, and paid licensure and membership fees.
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