Demo

Senior Traffic Engineer

Trilon Group
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026

Senior Traffic Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Reporting To: Erin Kline

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO. 

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will lead a traffic team through a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis and design needs for a variety of transportation projects 

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

  • Lead a traffic team through various traffic forecasting, analysis, and design projects
  • Conduct operational traffic analysis using tools like Synchro/SimTraffic, VISTRO, and VISSIM, analyzing intersections, roundabouts, urban arterials, and freeway segments
  • Perform complex traffic engineering tasks and exercise sound engineering judgment
  • Prepare comprehensive traffic impact analysis reports
  • Make decisions on design and engineering procedures
  • Function as a technical specialist on mid to large scale projects
  • Manage multiple traffic tasks and projects within scope, schedule, and budget
  • Prepare clear and accurate technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and estimates from start to finish
  • Collaborate effectively with team members, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineering (PE) licensure 
  • 15+ years traffic analysis and traffic engineering design
  • Hands-on experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, VISTRO, and/or VISSIM
  • Excellent communication, written and organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
  • Work cooperatively with other team members, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
  • Professional development opportunities including in-house training
  • Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

#LI-CL1

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Traffic Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Traffic Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$87,000 - $109,887
Income Estimation: 
$109,723 - $133,438
Income Estimation: 
$128,126 - $157,367
Income Estimation: 
$120,579 - $154,482
Income Estimation: 
$143,102 - $186,922
Income Estimation: 
$123,335 - $160,476
Income Estimation: 
$151,655 - $195,046
Income Estimation: 
$71,913 - $88,786
Income Estimation: 
$87,429 - $110,032
Income Estimation: 
$85,699 - $106,221
Income Estimation: 
$78,429 - $98,330
Income Estimation: 
$87,429 - $110,032
Income Estimation: 
$103,075 - $132,729
Income Estimation: 
$99,722 - $129,659
Income Estimation: 
$95,339 - $136,177
Income Estimation: 
$103,075 - $132,729
Income Estimation: 
$123,335 - $160,476
Income Estimation: 
$110,906 - $139,379
Income Estimation: 
$117,606 - $144,658
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Trilon Group

  • Trilon Group Idaho, ID
  • Engineer-In-Training - Roadway/Site Development Department: Community Infrastructure Employment Type: Full Time Location: Idaho Falls, ID Compensation: $80... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Trilon Group Tempe, AZ
  • Department: Civil/Municipal Location: Tempe, AZ Description Wilson Engineers is an Arizona-based firm with a staff of more than 190 personnel specializing ... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Trilon Group Meridian, ID
  • Bridge CAD Technician Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Meridian, ID Compensation: $23.00 - $33.00 / hour Description At Horr... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Trilon Group Idaho, ID
  • Engineer in Training - Drainage Department: Community Infrastructure Employment Type: Full Time Location: Idaho Falls, ID Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 /... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Traffic Engineer jobs in the Phoenix, AZ area that may be a better fit.

  • URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects Phoenix, AZ
  • Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Arizona transportation planning and engineering team. This role will serve stat... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Valley Metro Phoenix, AZ
  • Purpose of Role: Serves as a senior technical resource for the operation, coordination, and optimization of traffic signal systems supporting light rail an... more
  • 15 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!