Senior Traffic Engineer - Rail

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Apply traffic engineering expertise to rail-related projects, including traffic signal preemption, grade crossing safety, traffic operations studies, and related transportation services.
• Conduct traffic and preemption analysis and develop engineering designs that support safe and efficient transportation operations.
• Visit project sites to observe existing conditions, gather information, and support project development and delivery.
• Review and prepare engineering plans, studies, technical documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Coordinate with Class I railroads, state departments of transportation, local agencies, consultants, and internal project teams to advance project objectives.
• Contribute to project coordination and delivery activities while maintaining ownership of assigned technical work and deadlines.
• Communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders to understand requirements, address technical matters, and support successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects and contribute technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply strong problem-solving, analytical, and mathematical skills to address traffic engineering challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Participate in occasional travel to job sites and client meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ years of experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with traffic engineering design and related technical analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and mathematical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for technical work and project responsibilities.
• Passion for applying engineering expertise to projects that positively affect communities.
• Ability to work effectively in a project-driven environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Benefits

• Colorado base salary range of $125,000 - $173,000 USD, where applicable.
• Minnesota base salary range of $115,000 - $160,000 USD, where applicable.
• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Tailored career development paths and opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible work arrangements, depending on role and location.
• Health care, vision, dental, and paid time off for full-time employees.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Wellness program designed to support balanced lifestyles.
• Opportunities to contribute to engineering projects with a positive impact on communities.
• Multiple work locations and remote options available depending on location, including remote arrangements in selected states.