Senior Traffic Engineer (St. Louis)

Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Midwest transportation planning and engineering team. This role will serve state and local agency clients and lead traffic design projects, safety evaluations, and multimodal facility analysis. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of project types and sizes, including design-build.

Key Responsibilities

• Traffic Design and Analysis:
• Lead and manage traffic design and traffic operation projects and tasks.
• Provide design oversight in producing roadway lighting, signing, pavement marking, traffic signals, and traffic management system designs; intersection designs; capacity and signal warrant analyses; and ITS systems.
• Develop technical traffic analysis for highways, streets, and multi-modal facilities utilizing multiple software and programs as necessary.
• Assist in providing oversight of maintenance of traffic (MOT) and sequencing plans throughout the construction phase of a project.
  
  

• Safety Evaluations:
• Perform traffic safety analyses, including Road Safety Audits (RSAs).
• Identify deficiencies and propose safety countermeasures.
  
  

• Project Management:
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and quality assurance/control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on transportation projects.
  
  

• Business Development:
• Assist in developing proposals and marketing strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  
  

• Mentorship and Leadership:
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Promote company initiatives and build team consensus.
  

Key Attributes

• Innovative and solutions-oriented thinker.
• Collaborative and organized, with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Committed to continuous learning and best practices.
• Strategic thinker with strong technical and critical thinking abilities.
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree is a plus but not required.
• Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska, or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
• Certification: Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or a Road Safety Professional (RSP) Levels 1 or 2 is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in traffic engineering and design.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using simulation software (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and/or CAD (MicroStation/AutoCAD). Familiarity with relevant industry standards and guidelines, such as MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) standards.
  
  

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary range: $100,000 - $145,000.00

About Us

Wilson & Company has a rich history in planning and design, and the right candidate will become part of our bright future. We provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, surveying, mapping, environmental, and planning services, and employ staff throughout 15 offices in 9 states. The firm was founded in 1932 and provides services to a diverse client base including railroads; municipal, state, and federal agencies; energy, industrial, and commercial companies; and private developers.

The cornerstone of our success is Higher Relationships, standards in Discipline, Intensity, Collaboration, Shared Ownership, and Solutions. Discipline is doing it right, with attention to details without exception. Intensity is doing what it takes to meet and exceed expectations. Collaboration is working together and bringing out the best in each other. Shared Ownership means we adopt the goals of others as our own. Finally, Solutions are achieved in a win-win environment. We value this commitment to Higher Relationships with our employees, clients, and the communities where we live and work. And for you, our culture intends to help you achieve personal and professional success. Come grow with us!

Wilson & Company provides a comprehensive benefits package that encourages employee health and well-being. We have several options to choose from for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan benefits. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.

Wilson & Company is a federal contractor and subject to various health and safety regulations enforced by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as health and safety requirements of our clients. Wilson & Company is committed to complying with all regulations and requirements, which could include, but are not limited to, vaccination requirements, testing requirements, masking requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements. All regulations and requirements are subject to change, which could impact Wilson & Company policy and requirements for employees.