Job Information
Actalent Traffic Engineer in Chicago, Illinois
Job Title: Traffic Engineer
Job Description
Seeking a skilled Traffic Engineer to join the team. The ideal candidate will lead and manage traffic and safety projects, providing technical assistance and quality control oversight. You will play a crucial role in preparing various traffic and safety studies, designing traffic signals, and supporting both local and national practice areas. If you are passionate about traffic engineering and enjoy mentoring junior engineers, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Serve as the Project Manager, Project Lead, or Task Lead in the development of traffic and safety projects.
Prepare traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrant studies, intersection design studies, safety studies, bicycle planning, and technical report writing.
Develop traffic signal design plans for new and modified intersections, construction sequencing, pavement marking plans, signing plans, and traffic control plans.
Provide technical assistance and quality control oversight on traffic engineering studies and design projects managed by other project managers and task leads.
Support local and national traffic engineering practice areas.
Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
Essential Skills
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Master of Science in Civil Engineering is a plus.
4+ years of relevant experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, and/or Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain it within one year.
Familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Illinois Supplement.
Proficiency with SYNCHRO, HCS, SIDRA, VISTRO, and other traffic capacity and analysis software.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Membership in ITE or other professional organizations aligned with traffic engineering is a plus.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification is a plus.
Direct experience with DOT, local county, municipal, and/or developer-driven transportation and traffic projects is preferred.
A working knowledge of MicroStation, VISSIM, CORSIM, or other advanced software packages is a plus.
Work Environment
Our work environment offers flexibility with a hybrid schedule for eligible positions, consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and a flexible Friday that can be worked either in the office or at home. We also offer a compressed workweek schedule with every other Friday off. Our culture emphasizes member ownership, work-life balance, and professional growth. We provide numerous benefits including generous paid time off, comprehensive health services, financial health benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The team consists of 9 individuals, including designers and engineers, and the new hire will be trained to become the Traffic Design lead for DOT, Municipal, IDOT, and CDOT projects in the Chicago office.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.30 - $48.08/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.