Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer – Riverside, CA

Must-Have Qualifications :

BS in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) and Traffic Engineer (TE) registration, or ability to obtain within 6 months

8–12 years of relevant traffic engineering experience, or 12–15 years equivalent work experience

Minimum 3 years of management or supervisory experience leading technical staff

About the Company

An award-winning planning, design, and engineering firm with over 70 years of experience providing innovative solutions to public and private clients. The firm’s multidisciplinary teams specialize in civil engineering, urban and community planning, landscape architecture, transportation and traffic engineering, surveying and mapping, aerial photogrammetry, water resources, GIS, and 3D laser scanning. With multiple offices across the western United States, the client is committed to technical excellence, professional growth, and delivering projects that make a lasting impact on the communities they serve.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a Principal Traffic Engineer / Manager in Riverside, CA, to lead traffic engineering projects and a technical team on impactful developments in the Inland Empire. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a client-facing, collaborative environment and enjoys shaping innovative traffic solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Managerial & Leadership :

Supervise and mentor design and support staff, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team

Manage project schedules, budgets, construction documents, and contracts

Prepare contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work

Lead client and public-agency interactions, including presentations to City Council, Planning Commissions, and Development Review boards

Technical Expertise :

Prepare and review traffic studies, traffic signal plans, signing and striping plans, and traffic control plans

Apply thorough knowledge of the California MUTCD, Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, and the Caltrans Highway Design Manual

Provide in-house traffic engineering services to public agencies as required

Why This Role :

Lead meaningful projects that impact communities in the Riverside area

Opportunity to manage and develop a technical team

Work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401K, life and disability insurance, and personal leave

Participate in company events, team-building activities, and professional growth initiatives