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Senior Traffic Engineer

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026
Position: Senior Traffic Engineer
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Job Id: 2671
# of Openings: 1
Senior Traffic Engineer
Location: Any Fishbeck Michigan Regional Office
Employment Type: Full Time
For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Traffic Engineer to help us keep building.
Working with our Transportation team in Michigan, you will lead complex transportation design projects from concept through construction, support client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help grow Fishbeck's Michigan transportation practice.
What You'll Do
  • Lead the design and development of traffic engineering components, including maintenance of traffic plans, signing and pavement marking layouts, and traffic signal systems.
  • Ensure project work complies with MDOT standards, the Michigan Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and applicable design guidelines.
  • Conduct traffic impact studies, safety studies, signal optimization, and traffic forecasting.
  • Prepare technical reports, proposals, and construction cost estimates.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and communication.
  • Mentor and support junior staff while coordinating with other disciplines and regional offices.
  • Collaborate with clients, local agencies, and contractors to deliver high-quality solutions.
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 10 years of traffic engineering experience, including MDOT-related projects.
  • Michigan Professional Engineer license required.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation; experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of MDOT traffic standards and guidelines.
  • Experience with Highway Capacity Software and Synchro; TransModeler experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the ITE Trip Generation Manual, complex maintenance of traffic design, and traffic studies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with intelligent transportation systems and highway lighting design is a plus.
What We Offer
Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Wellness reimbursement and activities
  • Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
  • Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
  • Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
  • 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
  • And more!
We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
Build Your Future Here
Please apply for the role, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team (not a bot) will reach out to you. Candidates for this position can reside in the Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Farmington Hills, Lansing, Ann Arbor, or Kalamazoo, MI markets.

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