Traffic Engineer

Posting Date: 29 Jul 2025

City: Lisle

Location:

Lisle, IL, US, 60532 Chicago, IL, US, 60603 Columbus, OH, US, 43235 Brookfield, WI, US, 53005

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: North America Infrastructure & Mobility

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Traffic Engineer to join its office in Chicago or Lisle, IL, Columbus, OH or Brookfiled, WI within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Compensation Data

What’s in it for you? In addition to meaningful projects, supportive leadership, and a team of experienced professionals who are eager to drive success through continuous learning, we also offer:

A competitive salary of $110,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience
Flexible work from home policy (remote work may be considered)
Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match….

Mission

Step into a pivotal role where your expertise drives the success of traffic engineering projects from concept to completion. As the subject matter expert in traffic engineering, you'll lead design and analysis, ensure top-tier technical deliverables, and act as the vital link between project managers and multidisciplinary teams. Your leadership will guide project scopes, timelines, and budgets, while your insights influence client decisions through meetings, proposals, and strategic recommendations. If you're ready to make a lasting impact on infrastructure and innovation, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.

Key Accountabilities

Work with project team on designs and traffic analysis on a wide range of intersection types
As a part pf the project team, maintains effective communication with project team members, other engineers and departments, and clients.
Completes project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.
Reviews deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and constructability.
Develops conceptual and basic engineering documents including studies, design criteria, etc.
Utilizes engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
Develop and review roadway and intersection designs.
Prepares intersection and interchange design studies.
Design and optimize traffic signal systems and timing plans.
Conduct traffic safety studies and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal traffic regulations.
Prepare technical reports, plans, and presentations for stakeholders.
Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
5 plus years of experience in design engineering, including traffic projects. Knowledge of traffic signal design is a plus.
Professional Engineering (PE) License, PTOE preferred.
Proficiency in traffic analysis software e.g. Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro, CORSIM, Rodel, and VISSIM. Knowledge of ITS applications is a plus
Ability to design in MicroStation Open Roads Designer
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Strong knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO and local design standards
Excellent analytical, communication and project management skills

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Occasional Local or regional travel (i.e. client or job sites) may be required based upon business need

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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