Senior Traffic Engineer

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high‑quality, forward‑looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people‑centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word—it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work.

At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

• Serve as a staff specialist in the application of advanced traffic engineering theories, concepts, and principles for an assigned area of responsibility. The candidate must be capable of analyzing all technical aspects of traffic engineering, identifying issues and applying suitable solutions, analyzing complex design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures, and recommending design changes.
• Review construction plans, design calculations, specifications, cost estimates to ensure completeness, accuracy, constructability, and conformity to local standards or best engineering practices.
• Technical expert in traffic signal, signing & striping, and worksite traffic control design. Ability to sign and stamp plans.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Be responsible for the quality assurance and quality control through the development and review of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Responsible for preparing project reports and feasibility studies.
• Be a team player who could work with all staff levels.
• Lead aspects of project pursuit teams and participate in the development of a project proposal and/or interview.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years of traffic engineering design and operations experience.
• Professional Traffic Engineering License in California required. Desirable Professional Civil Engineering License in California.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD. Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite, Synchro, and Bluebeam.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant design standards and guidelines such as Caltrans Standard Plans & Specifications, Caltrans Highway Design Manual and associated Design Information Bulletins, California MUTCD, and various other local municipal design standards.
• The ability to work with our talented marketing team to support project pursuits, including the development of project proposals (written, presentations, interviews etc.).
• Advanced level of technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build strong relationships.

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well‑being throughout your career.

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

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