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Licensed Traffic Engineer – Traffic Impact Studies

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Olsson
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Licensed Traffic Engineer – Traffic Impact Studies

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Company

Description:

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people‑centric firm, so our greatest asset is our people. Our culture encourages growth and creativity, allowing us to grow our people as we grow our business and make a lasting impact on the world.

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on communities through collaborative work? Do you thrive on taking ownership of your projects and utilizing your talents to shape transportation systems? Our Traffic/Technology Team leads in developing innovative solutions for traffic management, signal systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). As a licensed traffic engineer, you will lead and perform traffic impact studies for data center developments, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal transportation requirements in a client‑facing role.

What

You'll Do
  • Lead traffic impact analyses for data center developments, including trip generation, traffic modeling, and capacity analysis.
  • Prepare technical reports for permitting, development approvals, and transportation planning.
  • Design and evaluate roadway improvements, intersection design, and access management using Synchro, Sim Traffic, HCS, and VISSIM.
  • Collaborate with civil engineers, transportation planners, clients, and regulatory agencies to develop traffic mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
  • 4–10 years of experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or traffic impact studies.
  • Proficiency in traffic analysis software:
    Synchro, Sim Traffic, HCS.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or Micro Station.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to present findings to clients and agencies.
  • Experience with data center projects, industrial developments, or large‑scale commercial projects (preferred).
Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, since Olsson first opened for business in 1956.

As an Olsson Employee You Will
  • Receive a competitive 401(k) match.
  • Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths.
  • Possibility for flexible work arrangements.
  • Engage in work that positively impacts communities.
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.

Full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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