Traffic Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

V3 Companies, a multidisciplinary AEC firm, is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer in our Woodridge, IL or Indianapolis, IN office, where you will contribute to career-defining projects that reimagine our built and natural world.

You'll change the shape of your community by connecting people and designing roads, creating impact that lasts. And, as part of our Transportation Planning and Design team, you will collaborate with 450+ designers, engineers, and scientists to make meaningful, effective change across North America.

Here's what you'll do:

• Participate in interdisciplinary teams with technical responsibilities in the areas of traffic signal design, roadway geometry development, multimodal assessment, pavement marking and signing design, traffic data collection, traffic operations analysis, and traffic safety analysis.
• Prepare project deliverables including plans, specifications, and estimates as well as traffic impact analyses (TIAs), technical memoranda, reports, and presentations.
  • Lead and coordinate design activities between staff, clients, and subconsultants.
  • Support project managers to ensure that projects meet established schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
  • Train and mentor junior design staff, coop students, and interns.
  • Work closely with other V3 service lines on multi-discipline projects.
  • Assist in the preparation of proposals for new project pursuits.
  • Handle client relations as needed.
  • Attend industry networking events on behalf of V3.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

We're looking for:

• Must be a degreed Civil Engineer.
• 7+ years of design experience delivering traffic/transportation projects for clients such as municipalities, counties, transportation agencies, and developers.
• Microstation/OpenRoads Designer proficiency.
• Experience with ADA/PROWAG requirements and bicycle and pedestrian facility design preferred.
• Roundabout planning and design experience a plus.
• Familiarity with HCS, Synchro, and SIDRA.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principals in the HCM, MUTCD, HSM, ITE and AASHTO manuals.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to direct and supervise staff engineers.
• Illinois and/or Indiana PE license required.
• PTOE certification a plus, but not required.

We offer:

• Competitive salary, benefits, and performance-based bonuses.
• Health Savings Account with V3 funding contribution.
• Retirement plan with up to 6% company 401k match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Explore our website at to learn more about us!

Why V3?

We empower our people with the skills and spirit to achieve their goals and make impactful transformations in the places we live and work. Our growing firm has offices in Alberta, the Carolinas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, allowing for expert collaboration across North America.

Working with us opens the door to:

• Exciting projects that positively influence the world around you
• Goal-driven career development, training, and mentorship programs
• Cutting-edge technology with a dedicated technology advancement committee
• Employee-led enrichment programs devoted to wellness, community impact, and more
• Firm ownership opportunities

Your professional aspirations are our top priority: this is your career, and we’re here to support that vision.

With the right team, you can change the world.

Join V3 and go beyond limits.

V3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: disability / veteran

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