Senior Traffic Engineer

*Senior Traffic Engineer (Senior PE)*If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.McClure is currently searching for a skilled Senior Traffic Engineer to help live our mission of Making Lives Better through our growing Transportation team. The Senior Traffic Engineer will be the primary point on a variety of highly visible and critical projects for the organization. A successful Senior Traffic Engineer will demonstrate past success in team technical/design leadership and the ability to mentor/develop less experienced team members.The Senior Traffic Engineer will be an organized project partner who will lead team members in the development and production of deliverables which meet McClure's high-quality standards. The Senior Traffic Engineer will also help develop the technical/design abilities of team members.This role will be seen as a technical thought leader amongst their peers internally and externally. The Senior Traffic Engineer will pursue innovation, challenge existing processes, and be an encouraging resource.*General Responsibilities:**60% Team Support*Support the Vice President or Team Leader with tasks such as:* Participation in monthly meetings with leadership to review team progress, discuss concerns, and identify successes.* Frequent communication to leadership as necessary based on project/team needs.Support Team Leaders and Project Managers with tasks such as:* Frequent communication and coordination with Project Managers and Engineers.* Participating in project specific design review and milestone meetings.* Lead the project delivery team by delegating technical/design tasks and coaching those involved.* Lead QA/QC processes for projects and advise on necessary team-wide changes.* Conduct quality assurance and quality control on reports, plans and specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and guidelines.* Work with Project Managers to identify project milestones and dependencies.* Independently lead design team schedules, budgets and staffing while coordinating/communicating with the Project Manager.* Implement team specific project delivery processes such as work breakdown structures.* Coordinate with outside disciplines.* Work with Project Managers to document, review and implement lessons learned.* Assess skills of technical team members, assist to address weaknesses.* Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and experience through knowledge transfer to members of the Team.*10% Industry Innovation and Thought Leadership** Research and review feasibility of industry developments and advancements.* Help lead the industry by speaking publicly on behalf of McClure about projects, initiatives or innovations.* Organize internal and external training opportunities for the team.* Collaborate with other engineers and professionals on multi-disciplinary projects.*20% Client Support** Participate in client meetings such as project kick off, design review, construction progress or project specific technical meetings as required.* Proactively communicate complex issues and solutions.* Build a relationship of trust with all clients.*10% Other Duties as Assigned**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*To perform the role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position.* Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor with all team members.* Strong understanding of transportation engineering, construction techniques, and industry standards/best practices.* Ability to manage a fair workload by managing priorities.* Strong knowledge of professional liability, quality procedures, and other Engineering/Technical skills.* Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups of people.* Effective oral and written communication skills.* Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.* Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.*Preferred Education and Experience:** Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or related field.* 5+ years of experience in engineering.* Proven track record of mentoring and developing junior team members.* Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.* Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is a plus.* General computer knowledge (Excel, Word, PDF).Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceEducation:* Bachelor's (Required)Experience:* Civil engineering: 5 years (Required)* Traffic engineering: 5 years (Required)* Transportation engineering: 5 years (Required)License/Certification:* Professional Engineering License (Required)* Professional Traffic Operations Engineering Certification (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-11-08