Project Engineer Traffic And Transportation, New Haven

Job Description Job Description Project Engineer Traffic and Transportation Project Engineer Traffic and Transportation
Hamden, CT, US
About the Role
We are continuing to expand our industry-leading traffic engineering and transportation planning practice known for its technical process, innovative solutions, and dedication to client satisfaction.
We are seeking a Project Engineer in our Traffic and Transportation group to help drive the next generation of traffic and transportation solutions throughout Connecticut.
Our staff is exposed to a diverse experience in a broad range of regional, state and municipal planning and engineering projects.
The successful candidate will support traffic engineering design and planning projects throughout Connecticut for our Traffic and Transportation group located in Hamden, CT.
Qualified candidates will be able to prepare analysis and design documents including project deliverables, supervise work prepared by junior staff, and participate in client meetings and presentation of project findings.
The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help us shape the future of the region.
Job Responsibilities:
Work within a team of professionals to develop traffic and transportation planning and engineering solutions for various transportation projects.
Conduct comprehensive traffic impact studies to address multi-modal transportation issues, including those related to vehicular traffic, public transportation, pedestrian flow, street user safety, and parking.
Perform traffic modeling to simulate and analyze traffic flow and patterns, helping to predict and solve potential issues.
Develop, analyze, and evaluate traffic improvement plans to enhance roadway safety and efficiency.
Design traffic signals including Intelligent Transportation Systems, which can include Emergency Vehicle
Preemption (EVP), Transit Signal Priority (TSP) and Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS).
Design roadways and intersections, ensuring they meet current safety standards and accommodate traffic flow effectively.
Prepare and review technical memoranda and reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in presenting findings and recommendations.
Actively participate in meetings to share ideas with the team, clients, consultant partners, and other stakeholders
Prepare and deliver analysis findings, concerns, and recommendations clearly and concisely to clients and stakeholders.
Manage small to mid-size projects or serve as a task leader, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
Strong desire to learn and share knowledge with other team members to develop solutions.
Essential Requirements:
3-5 years experience.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
E.I.T. Certification or Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain such
Experience with Connecticut, and/or local municipalities and agencies preferred
Must have a valid driver's license
Skilled in the preparation of traffic impact analyses
Working knowledge of the MUTCD, AASHTO, PROWAG, HCM, ITE Trip Generation
Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, OpenRoads Designer, and/or Microstation.
Knowledge of CTDOT
Digital Design Environment is a plus.
Working knowledge of traffic engineering and planning software, such as Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM, and AutoTurn.
Familiarity with Traffic Signal Design.
Knowledge of Connecticut DOT guidelines and standards is a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Why Work With Us
Founded in ****, we are an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.
Professionals join and remain with us for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games.
We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day.
Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.
Benefits
We provide employees with a benefit packagethat reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities.
The benefits program includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Vacation and Sick time
Flexible work schedules and locations
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Training and professional development courses
Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
Charitable donation match
Transit/parking program
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.
This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 11/13/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
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