Traffic Engineer

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) of Elgin, IL is looking to hire a full-time Traffic Engineer. Are you a civil engineering professional who is ready to take your career to the next level in a rewarding environment with an established and respected firm that cares about the happiness and wellbeing of their employees? Do you want to work for a firm that works hard, has fun, and gives back?

If so, please read on!

The Traffic Engineer serves as a core technical specialist and project manager for all traffic‑related analysis and design functions  a key member of the Traffic Engineering Group, this position is responsible for the independent execution and management of traffic engineering tasks and projects. This role will apply advanced engineering principles to develop traffic studies, models and designs for key firm clients, including the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) and various county and municipal agencies.

This position requires deep technical expertise and the ability to manage project scope, schedule and budget effectively with minimal direct personnel management responsibilities.

Founded in 1965, Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) is a 100% employee‑owned civil engineering firm headquartered in Elgin, IL with additional offices spanning across the state of Illinois. HLR is a leading provider of professional consulting engineering, environmental and surveying services, serving public agencies and private‑sector clients throughout the Midwest.

We believe that our team and award‑winning Work Hard | Have Fun | Give Back® culture are what draw employees and clients to our firm and are proud to be named the number one 2025 A/E/C Employer of Choice® by PSMJ Resources, Inc., based on our workforce retention, productivity and superior level of employee engagement. Additionally, HLR received the 2024 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction by PSMJ Resources, Inc.

– the only award recognizing the A/E/C firms that deliver a truly exceptional client experience.

At HLR, our culture and team are paramount to our success. We've built an incredible atmosphere that attracts bright, driven, caring individuals who sincerely want to make a difference in the industry. We are truly a team in every sense – we’re mentors and collaborators who believe in supporting one another as we work together to achieve our goals. We’re passionate about employee development, evidenced by our Pathways to Success program – a specialized roadmap to career advancement – as well as the time and resources we dedicate to employee training and education.

We challenge ourselves, celebrate accomplishments big and small, and focus on fostering a positive, synergetic environment where individuals can thrive professionally and personally. By joining our team, you are joining us on our mission to make a measurable impact in the communities which we live and work each and every day. Together, we can redefine excellence.

On any given day you’ll:

• Dive into specialized software like Traffic ware Synchro or Highway Capacity Software (HCS) to run capacity analyses, model traffic simulations, or develop optimized signal coordination and timing plans for a corridor.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors and traffic signal maintainers regarding traffic operations and maintenance responsibilities.
• Program and troubleshoot traffic signal controllers and operations both remotely via centralized traffic signal management systems and in the field.
• Use Micro Station to prepare detailed traffic design plans, including traffic signals, pavement markings and signage, ensuring strict adherence to IDOT, ISTHA and MUTCD standards.
• Author a comprehensive technical report for a traffic impact study (TIS) or safety study, analyzing crash data and clearly communicating your findings and recommendations.
• Develop a complex, multi‑stage Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan for a major construction project, coordinating with internal design and construction teams.
• Serve as the primary technical expert on a project, managing the scope and budget for your…