Traffic Engineer
Actalent
Job Title: Traffic EngineerJob Description
The Traffic Engineer specializes in designing and analyzing traffic signals, phasing, and timing. This role involves developing traffic control, pavement marking, and staging plans while utilizing Synchro, HCS, and AutoTurn software. The Traffic Engineer is also responsible for preparing specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents, and collaborating effectively with project teams.
Responsibilities
+ Perform engineering and design for traffic signal sequencing, traffic analysis, traffic signal design, traffic phasing and timing, and traffic modeling.
+ Develop engineering plans for traffic signals, pavement markings, traffic control, and construction staging plans.
+ Work with engineering software programs including Synchro Studio, HCS (Highway Capacity Software), and AutoTurn.
+ Prepare contract documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
+ Collaborate with Project Managers and other design staff on projects.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
+ 3+ years of experience with Traffic Signal Design for civil engineering projects.
+ Proficiency with SYNCHRO, Highway Capacity Software (HCS), or MicroStation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience with Civil 3D.
+ Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Work Environment
The office is located in DeWitt, MI, offering a flexible hybrid schedule to support work-life balance. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, around 40 hours per week.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lansing, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lansing,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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