What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Traffic Engineer - Transportation position at RETTEW?
Description
RETTEW is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Team. In this senior role, you’ll bring deep technical expertise in traffic engineering and transportation planning to deliver smart, safe, and sustainable mobility solutions. This position is an opportunity to guide projects, mentor staff, and directly shape infrastructure that impacts communities across Pennsylvania.
About RETTEW
At RETTEW, we transform ideas into reality. With over 300 employees, we provide engineering and consulting solutions across transportation, water/wastewater, environmental, energy, and more. We pride ourselves on acting like owners, valuing relationships, and exemplifying excellence while making a difference in the communities we serve.
Work Environment
Hybrid: Three days in-office.
Locations: Lancaster, Mechanicsburg, Lehigh Valley, or Pittsburgh
Position Summary / What You’ll Do
As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will lead traffic engineering design and analysis, manage transportation projects, and serve as a technical resource to clients and colleagues. You’ll play a key role in advancing RETTEW’s transportation practice and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
Responsibilities / Day-to-Day
- Lead traffic studies, signal design, corridor planning, and safety analyses
- Manage projects from planning through delivery, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction
- Coordinate with municipalities, DOTs, MPOs, and other stakeholders
- Develop proposals, scopes, and budgets for traffic/transportation projects
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff
- Ensure compliance with PennDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, and related standards
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in PA (or ability to obtain quickly)
- 8 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering/transportation design
- Proven ability to manage transportation projects and client relationships
- Proficiency in traffic analysis/design software (Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, etc.)
Preferred:
- PTOE certification
- Familiarity with PennDOT ECMS and processes
- Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff
- Strong business development skills
What We Offer
-Competitive Salary
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, wellness program)
- Paid time off, flexible scheduling, and hybrid work options
- A culture rooted in ownership, relationships, and excellence, with resources for professional growth
RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at jperalta@rettew.com to request assistance.
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Requirements
Requirements listed above.