Published date: October 19, 2026
Job Title: Senior Traffic Design Engineer
Organization: BroadPoint Group
Address: Seattle, Washington
Short Description: This role is for an experienced Transportation/Traffic Design Engineer with 5+ years of industry experience, a BSCE, and a PE license. You’ll independently design traffic signals, ITS, and street lighting, and may also work on channelization, roundabouts, signage, bike lanes, and pedestrian safety improvements. You’ll prepare PS&E packages with senior oversight, mentor junior staff, and communicate openly with project managers and teammates. Proficiency in drafting software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation is required, and the position offers training and a path to leading your own projects. The home office is in Washington State, with remote work considered based on experience
Job Category: Civil Engineering
Job Type: Traffic Design Engineer
Salary and Benefits Information: Up to $155,000 annual salary, comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, licensure reimbursement, and professional development support
Full Description:
Experienced Transportation/Traffic Design Engineer
About the Role
Our client a reputable civil engineering firm, is seeking a transportation/traffic engineer with 5+ years of experience in transportation design to join their team. In this role, you will prepare engineering designs and supporting calculations primarily focused on traffic signals, ITS, and illumination, but may also include channelization, roundabouts, signage, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian safety improvements.
As part of the team, you will receive on-the-job training and a pathway to leading your own transportation design projects for public and private clients.
Location
The home office is located in Washington State, but we want to hear from motivated, solution-oriented engineers wherever they are. Candidates will be assessed for remote work based on experience.
Responsibilities
• Independently complete designs for new and modified traffic signals, ITS, and illumination/street lighting infrastructure
• Work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions where necessary
• Create plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) packages with oversight from senior engineers
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior staff
• Read and understand the terminology and symbols used in engineering plans, topographic survey basemaps, field notes, and aerial photographs, and interpret that information for use in designing transportation engineering solutions
• Communicate transparently with project managers and teammates about design responsibilities, technical questions, workload, and deadlines to ensure project objectives are met
• Seek out peers and project managers for help with questions and for developing technical and communication skills
• Be a self-starter: manage your own workload and take initiative in developing your skills and professional growth
• Demonstrate our company values of teamwork, ingenuity, cultivating relationships, and practicing empathy in your work and interactions with others
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) at minimum
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure at minimum
• 5+ years of experience in the transportation industry developing designs for traffic-related disciplines, such as traffic signals, ITS, and illumination
• Proficiency in engineering drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation)
• Proficiency in everyday technology tools such as Microsoft Teams, Word, and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
• Proficiency in other transportation engineering-related software (e.g., AGi32, Vehicle Tracking, GuideSIGN)