Traffic Engineer

Zing Recruiting is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer (Temporary) to join their team in Vero Beach, FL! This is a temporary full-time role offering the opportunity to work on critical transportation projects, traffic operations, and safety improvements across the local roadway network.

Senior Traffic Engineer Job Summary

Pay: $60–$85/hour (W-2)

Schedule: Temporary full-time; may require after-hours/on-call coverage for incidents, storm response, or construction/activation windows

• Assist the Traffic Engineer in technical oversight and recommendations for capital improvements, traffic safety, and roadway operations.
• Supervise, evaluate, and manage work of analysts and technicians.
• Review Traffic Impact Studies (TIS), traffic methodologies, and development/concurrency plans for compliance with local codes.
• Analyze traffic volume, crash data, and operations to recommend operational and safety improvements.
• Participate in the design and review of traffic signals, roadway signing/markings, and temporary traffic control plans; provide comments for FDOT projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and local/state agencies on traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS systems.
• Support traffic signal timing, operations, and maintenance, including Synchro optimization and ATMS/central signal control.
• Respond to emergency events, storm conditions, and post-construction activation needs.
  
  

Senior Traffic Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred) or closely related field.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or ability to obtain through comity within 6 months).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, operations, and transportation planning.
• Proficiency in Synchro signal timing, traffic control devices, MUTCD/FDOT standards, GIS (ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro), and ITS systems.
• Strong supervisory, technical writing, and communication skills.
• PTOE, RSP1, or FDOT TTC Advanced certifications preferred.
  
  

Why Zing?

• Work on high-visibility public infrastructure projects in Vero Beach, FL
• Temporary senior-level role with competitive hourly rate ($60–$85/hr W-2)
• Opportunity to coordinate with FDOT, MPOs, contractors, and local agencies
• Exposure to advanced traffic engineering systems, ITS, and traffic safety programs
  
  

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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