Senior Traffic Engineer - Signals & System Design
48 Days Old
Job Location
CHERRY HILL - CHERRY HILL, NJ
Secondary Job Location(s)
KING OF PRUSSIA - Wayne, PA; PHILADELPHIA - PHILADELPHIA, PA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$115000.00 - $160000.00 Salary/year
Description
Senior Traffic Engineer - Signals & Signal System Design
Job Location - Cherry Hill, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | King of Prussia, PA | Hybrid Reports To - Traffic Department Manager
Position Type - Full Time
Salary Range - $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary
Senior Traffic Engineer - Signals & Signal System Design
Urban Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer with deep expertise in traffic signal design and signal system planning. This is a client-facing role for someone who can lead technical work, manage projects, and help grow out traffic engineering practice. You will work on a range of public and private sector projects, with an emphasis on intersections, corridors, and urban signal networks.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of traffic signals, signal timing plans, interconnect layouts, and system integration
- Prepare construction documents including plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for traffic signal and signal system projects.
- Conduct traffic operations analyses using Synchro, VISSIM, and other modeling tools.
- Perform signal warrant analyses, traffic impact studies, and corridor signal coordination studies.
- Oversee QA/QC for traffic signal plans and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards (e.g., PennDOT, NJDOT, ITE, MUTCD, AASHTO)
- Collaborate with clients (DOTs, cities, counties) to align technical design with client expectations and project progress.
- Develop and maintain project scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
- Mentor junior staff and support internal technical development.
- Engage in business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations.
- Coordinate with other disciplines on large, complex multi-discipline projects.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- A minimum of 8 years of traffic engineering experience in a consulting environment
- P.E. License
- M.S. or M.E. in Civil / Transportation Engineering a plus
- Proven expertise in traffic signal design, timing, and coordination
- Project management experience a plus
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation/In Roads/Open Roads, plus traffic modeling tools (Synchro, Sim Traffic, HCS, VISSIM)
- Strong understanding of PennDOT, NJDOT, and City of Philadelphia standards, signal system design principles, and project delivery processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PTOE Certification
- Experience working directly with the city and state transportation agencies
- Familiarity with ITS, adaptive signal systems, and fiber optic communication networks
- Experience with NJDOT, PennDOT, NJ and PA Counties and/or MPO's a plus
Benefits of working at Urban:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K and company match
- Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Certification Bonus
- Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunities
- Collaborative team culture with a focus on innovation and impact
- Flexible work environment with hybrid/remote options
- Clear path for advancement and leadership opportunities
Pay Range: $115,000 - $160,000/year
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | King of Prussia, PA | Hybrid eligible
About Urban:
Our culture is built around our people. Voted a top workplace by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth.
Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through our own Urban Training Institute, tuition assistance program, and certification incentives. Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental, planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for a proud Urban family.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
- Location:
- Cherry Hill
- Job Type:
- FullTime