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Apex Companies

Traffic Engineer

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

$81.20K - $110.60K/yr

Perform traffic signal design , including plans, timing sheets, and coordination plans in alignment with FDOT and local agency standards. * Prepare technical reports, design documents, and supporting ...

Protouch Staffing

Traffic Senior Engineer

Sacramento, CA

$150K - $200K/yr

The Traffic Division delivers complete traffic engineering solutions for public infrastructure and private development, including traffic signal design, roadway lighting, intelligent transportation ...

HDR

Traffic Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$94.50K - $128.70K/yr

Perform traffic engineering analysis and design consisting of traffic modeling and analysis, traffic signal design, traffic safety analyses, signing and striping design, safety planning and analysis ...

Trilon Group

Traffic Design Engineer EI

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$75.30K - $92.80K/yr

Your engineering assignments may include signal and intelligent transportation systems design, signing, pavement marking, work zone traffic control, and supporting DOT and municipal transportation ...

Barge Design Solutions

Traffic Specialist

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

... preparing traffic signal design plans, including field verification of existing equipment ... intersection geometry, and utility locations. * Perform MicroStation drafting for signal plans ...

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How much do traffic signal design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for traffic signal design in the United States is $60,460.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $72,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Traffic Signal Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Traffic Signal Design Engineer, you need a solid background in civil or transportation engineering, often supported by a relevant degree and, ideally, a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Synchro, and MUTCD standards is essential, as well as knowledge of traffic control devices and signal timing systems. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in collaborating with stakeholders and delivering safe, efficient designs. These competencies are crucial for ensuring compliance, safety, and optimal traffic flow in complex roadway environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in traffic signal design roles?

Professionals in traffic signal design often encounter challenges such as balancing safety, efficiency, and budget constraints while creating signal plans that accommodate all road users. Coordinating with city planners, engineers, and utility companies to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure can be complex and time-consuming. Additionally, keeping up with evolving technologies, such as adaptive signal control and smart traffic systems, requires ongoing learning and adaptation. These challenges make strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills essential for success in the role.

What is traffic signal design?

Traffic signal design is the process of planning, engineering, and implementing the layout and operation of traffic signals at intersections or other critical locations to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. This involves determining the placement of signal heads, timing of signal phases, and selecting appropriate equipment based on traffic volumes, roadway geometry, and safety considerations. Traffic signal designers use traffic studies, engineering standards, and specialized software to optimize signal performance and minimize delays. Their work is essential for reducing congestion, preventing accidents, and improving overall transportation system efficiency.

What is the difference between Traffic Signal Design vs Traffic Signal Maintenance?

AspectTraffic Signal DesignTraffic Signal Maintenance
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in traffic engineeringTechnical certifications, electrical or electronics training
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, field surveys, planning sessionsFieldwork, repair shops, on-site troubleshooting
Employer & IndustryTransportation agencies, engineering firmsMunicipalities, transportation departments
Common Search/ComparisonDesign processes, planning, traffic flow optimizationRepair procedures, troubleshooting, system upkeep

Traffic Signal Design focuses on planning and creating new traffic signal systems, while Traffic Signal Maintenance involves repairing and maintaining existing systems. Both roles are essential for safe and efficient traffic management but differ in their daily tasks and skill sets.

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Lead Professional, Traffic Engineering

Lead Professional, Traffic Engineering

WSP

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 57 rated business consultants

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer for our growing Maryland Traffic practice in our Baltimore Office. This position will be a key hire to help grow our Traffic Engineering practice, including Traffic Engineering design, signal design, traffic analysis, and traffic studies. WSP's Traffic Group serves clients the Mid-Atlantic area on a wide variety of projects ranging from signal design and ITS system design, corridor studies, complex roadway projects, and more. This position is an excellent opportunity to continue to enhance design, analysis, and production skills and build relationships within WSP as well as with a large number of clients.
Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for operations of streets and highways, their networks, adjacent land uses, and interaction with other modes of transportation and their terminals. Tasks include performing capacity analyses, reviewing permitting, and engaging in the design, concept development, and construction of roadways, traffic patterns, and traffic signal design and timing. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact

  • Serve as Project Engineer for traffic engineering projects for MDOT and municipal projects.
  • Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of traffic projects.
  • Support and provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
  • Design of traffic control devices including quantities, cost estimates, and specifications for transportation construction bid packages for federal, state and local agencies (intersections, interstate, roadway and rail corridors). 
  • Conduct investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
  • May support design-build or other traffic engineering projects as needed.
  • Develop and design innovative concepts for strategic intersection and corridor improvements, including near term initiatives and longer-term capital improvement projects and studies that require coordination with authorities, sub-consultants, and clients.
  • Work on Signal Design and Operational Improvement projects, signal optimization projects.
  • Lead and/or conduct traffic analyses and crash analyses  
  • Complete traffic studies as well as traffic impact study review.
  • Signal timing development and implementation.
  • Intersection and corridor improvement studies and interchange modification studies.
  • Safety studies (accident analysis, collision diagrams).
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • P.E. license
  • 7-10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior traffic design experience. 
  • Knowledge of traffic engineering and planning software (HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, ArcGIS).
  • Proficient and extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
  • Experience with roadway planning, design, and construction management; including project involvement in a variety of larger and more complex infrastructure projects, rehabilitation and construction of pavement, navigational aids, grading design, and safety management.
  • Highly proficient with technical writing.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. 

Preferred

  • PTOE license preferred
  • Master's Degree in Engineering 
  • Skills in MS office suite, Microstation, Autocad, GuidSign, Autoturn, Synchro software programs 

  • ITS design, street lighting design

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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