Senior Traffic Engineer

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 Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, Senior Traffic Engineer (PE) to be a part of Austin’s signature transportation project, a 9.8-mile urban transit system featuring 15 stations. Help shape the future of mobility in Central Texas while working alongside a talented team delivering this transformative project. The position will offer the opportunity to work on small and large high-profile roadway, highway, light rail, and traffic engineering projects. You will perform a variety of tasks that will require the application of sound principles and best practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks include traffic signal system design and re-timing, signing design, pavement marking 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 software packages for traffic engineering projects.  

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer, SignCAD, and AGI-32
• ProjectWise experience preferred
• 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

Education and Experience

• 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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.