Traffic Project Engineer

As a recognized leader in engineering, planning, and design services, BETA Group, Inc delivers transformative transportation solutions across the Northeast. With a legacy of technical excellence, innovation, and integrity, we are proud of the communities that we help build in meaningful, sustainable ways.

Traffic Project Engineer

Full‑time

As a Traffic Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in solving complex traffic challenges and enhancing mobility across urban, suburban, and rural communities. You’ll influence every phase, from conceptual planning to final design and construction support. This role includes mentoring junior staff and fostering learning and professional growth.

• Conduct traffic engineering analyses including capacity, signal timing, crash analysis, and level‑of‑service evaluations using tools such as Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, and HCS.
• Develop traffic control, signal, and signing/striping plans in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines (MUTCD, AASHTO, MassDOT/ConnDOT/RIDOT, etc.).
• Prepare technical reports, traffic impact studies, and documentation for public and agency review.
• Coordinate with DOTs, MPOs, and municipalities on permitting, approvals, and stakeholder engagement.
• Uphold QA/QC processes and ensure projects remain on schedule and budget.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in traffic operations, safety, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams — structural, highway, environmental, and civil engineers.
• Support project development, permitting, bidding, and construction phases.
• Conduct site inspections, prepare technical reports, and liaise with municipal agencies, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Act as a professional ambassador for BETA, cultivating and sustaining client relationships.
• Assist with proposal development and business development initiatives as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and support quality assurance/quality control efforts.

The preferred location is BETA’s Lincoln office. Candidates should be flexible to work from other office locations. BETA offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request up to 2 remote days per week.

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development.
• Potential progression to more senior technical positions and project management.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 5–10 years of traffic engineering experience (studies, signal design, intersection and corridor analysis, traffic modeling/simulation, traffic control plans).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Synchro, and Sim Traffic.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Experience with MUTCD, AASHTO, and DOT design requirements.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to collect field data, perform asset inspections, and lift/move objects up to 40 lb.
• Capability to work in hot or cold weather and for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• OSHA certifications (OSHA 10, OSHA 40 HAZWOPER, OSHA confined‑space entry, etc.).
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) designation.
• IMSA Traffic Inspection Certification.
• VISSIM proficiency.

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England‑based consultant engineering firm and leader across transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100 % employee‑owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Coverage.
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Tuition Assistance.
• Professional Development.
• Employee Engagement Program.
• 401(k) plan with annual 401(k) match.

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.

Salary: $89,000 – $116,000 or commensurate.