Traffic Project Engineer

Summary

Join Lochmueller Group's dynamic Traffic Engineering & Planning team as an experienced Traffic Project Engineer. You will contribute to creating safer and more efficient roadways, employing sustainable and innovative solutions to reduce congestion and improve mobility. This remote position, based anywhere in South Carolina, offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from traffic safety studies to transportation modeling and signal design. Lochmueller Group fosters a positive workplace culture as a 100% employee-owned company, prioritizing employee development and success. The role involves project management, engineering analysis, and collaboration with various stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a company dedicated to quality and service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a similar engineering field
• 5+ years of relevant traffic engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Experience with Synchro 10 and traffic signal operations/phasing
• Experience with innovative intersection and interchange configurations
• Experience with the predictive methods of the Highway Safety Manual
• Experience with traffic forecasting methods
• Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project engineer and/or project manager in the planning and execution of traffic engineering projects
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, budgets, and schedules
• Conduct traffic engineering analysis and design
• Prepare and review project documentation, reports, and specifications
• Apply engineering techniques, methods, and design criteria to support project execution
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project goals are met
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• May assign work to junior engineers or other staff
• Depending on experience, may be involved in the mentorship and development of junior level staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or a similar engineering field
• Registered as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
• 10+ years of relevant traffic engineering experience
• Experience in traffic signal and pavement marking design
• Experience preparing simple to complex traffic studies
• Experience with traffic simulation modeling software packages such as PTV’s VISSIM
• Experience with travel demand modeling software packages such as Caliper’s TransCAD
• Experience with urban, multimodal transportation planning and traffic calming
• Experience leading teams in a project client environment

Benefits

• Excellent workplace culture (2024 Indiana and Illinois Best Places to Work)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner!
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Student loan repayment benefit