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Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Jobs in Illinois

RS&H

Traffic Engineer II

Saint Charles, IL · Hybrid

$106K - $171K/yr

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred. Hiring Salary Range: ($106,960 - $171,181) - for this location. The final agreed upon compensation is commensurate with ...

CDM Smith

Transportation Planner 5-Traffic

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$70K - $84K/yr

Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).Experience working with local, state, or federal transportation agencies.applicable local, state and federal laws.#LI-HYBRID Amount ...

Garver

Traffic Analysis Engineer

Granite City, IL

$82K - $112K/yr

Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or have ability to obtain within 6 months of hire ... Working knowledge of traffic simulation programs (VISSIM, CORSIM, etc.), Synchro, and HCS is ...

CDM Smith

Transportation Planner 5-Traffic

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $84K/yr

... Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE). • Experience working with local, state, or federal transportation agencies.applicable local, state and federal laws. #LI-HYBRID Amount of Travel ...

GFT.

Senior Project Manager, Traffic Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$102K - $132K/yr

Certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE). * Experience leading citywide ITS deployments and freeway management systems. * Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage ...

GFT.

Traffic Design Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid

$80K - $110K/yr

This role combines knowledge in traffic operations, traffic safety, signal systems, lighting ... Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois or an ability to receive within 2 years. * Minimum ...

GFT.

Traffic Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$80K - $110K/yr

This role combines knowledge in traffic operations, traffic safety, signal systems, lighting ... Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois or an ability to receive within 2 years. * Minimum ...

GFT.

Traffic Design Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid

$80K - $110K/yr

This role combines knowledge in traffic operations, traffic safety, signal systems, lighting ... Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois or an ability to receive within 2 years. * Minimum ...

GFT.

Traffic Design Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

This role combines knowledge in traffic operations, traffic safety, signal systems, lighting ... Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois or an ability to receive within 2 years. * Minimum ...

GFT.

Traffic Design Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid

$80K - $110K/yr

This role combines knowledge in traffic operations, traffic safety, signal systems, lighting ... Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois or an ability to receive within 2 years. * Minimum ...

NextStep

Trade Desk Operations Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$89K - $122K/yr

Trade Desk Operations Engineer, Chicago, IL We are seeking a motivated team player with technical aptitude and market awareness to support the operation of an automated trading system in Chicago. The ...

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Trade Desk Operations Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$89K - $122K/yr

Trade Desk Operations Engineer, Chicago, IL We are seeking a motivated team player with technical aptitude and market awareness to support the operation of an automated trading system in Chicago. The ...

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What is the difference between Professional Traffic Operations Engineer vs Traffic Engineer?

AspectProfessional Traffic Operations EngineerTraffic Engineer
CredentialsPE license, Traffic Operations certificationsPE license, Traffic engineering certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning traffic systems, analyzing traffic flow, managing traffic operationsPlanning, designing, and implementing traffic infrastructure projects
Employer & Industry UsageTransportation agencies, consulting firms, government departmentsMunicipalities, transportation agencies, consulting firms

The Professional Traffic Operations Engineer focuses on optimizing traffic flow and operations through analysis and system management, often requiring specialized certifications. Traffic Engineers typically handle broader infrastructure planning and design. Both roles are essential in transportation projects but differ mainly in scope and specific responsibilities.

What does a professional traffic operations engineer do?

A professional traffic operations engineer designs, analyzes, and manages traffic systems to improve safety and efficiency. They use traffic data, signal timing, and transportation planning tools to optimize flow and reduce congestion, often working with city agencies and using software like Synchro or VISSIM. Certification and knowledge of traffic engineering principles are typically required for this role.

What is a professional traffic operations engineer?

A professional traffic operations engineer designs, analyzes, and manages traffic systems to improve safety and efficiency. They often use traffic simulation tools, analyze data, and may hold certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) in traffic or transportation engineering. Their work involves coordinating traffic signals, signage, and roadway layouts to optimize flow and reduce congestion.

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Traffic Engineer II

RS&H

Saint Charles, IL • Hybrid

$106K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking an experienced traffic engineer to join our team in St Charles, IL!

This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote. The successful candidate will have a proven track record leading and performing diverse and complex work in the areas of traffic engineering and ITS. As a technical expert you will have a key role in project work, while also cultivating relationships with existing and new clients. You will work to achieve our goals of a profitable operation and a supportive and inclusive work environment.

The ideal candidate has traffic engineering expertise including:

  • ITS Planning and Design
  • Traffic Signal Design
  • Coordinated Signal Timing Development and Implementation
  • Lighting Analysis & Design
  • Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
  • Capacity and Microsimulation Analysis
  • Safety Studies and Crash Predictive Analysis
  • Traffic Studies

 

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a leader delivering traffic engineering and ITS services for IDOT and other clients within the Great Lakes Division.
  • Actively manage traffic and ITS tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary project team including schedule, scope, and budget.
  • Prepare reports, specifications, and designs for transportation projects.
  • Administer quality management plans and perform thorough, detailed reviews of project deliverables.
  • Assist in business development responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities.
  • Mentor junior engineering associates.

Qualifications:

  • ABET accredited bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • PE Licensure.
  • Minimum 7 years of engineering experience including proven technical leadership (decision-making on technical matters).
  • Experience with IDOT specifications and procedures.
  • Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil3D, HCS, Synchro, Sidra, VISSIM and/or HSM procedures.
  • Possess strong oral and written communication skills and can effectively interact and build strong relationships with team members, clients, and other key stakeholders.
  • Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred.

Hiring Salary Range: ($106,960 - $171,181) - for this location. The final agreed upon compensation is commensurate with experience relative to the position and/or primary work location.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation's leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

Employment Type: OTHER
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RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation's top 100 design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates.

Industry

Architectural services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

South Jacksonville, FL, US

Year founded

1941

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