Traffic Designer - Portland

Overview

Traffic Designer
Transportation Jobs With David Evans And Associates
At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients’ evolving needs.

Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA’s knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities.

The Smart Mobility Practice is seeking a Traffic Designer / Traffic Engineer in Portland, OR.

This role supports a wide range of traffic engineering design and planning projects and is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys solving complex transportation challenges, exercising sound engineering judgment, and contributing to high-quality project delivery. This position is anticipated to be part-time, supporting 20 to 29 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing detailed design elements, calculations, and technical documentation required for project delivery.
• Independently performing and coordinating advanced traffic engineering analyses, including multimodal operations analysis, traffic safety analysis, travel demand modeling, signing, striping, and pavement marking design, traffic signal design, temporary traffic control design, and illumination and ITS design.
• Making informed technical decisions related to project design details in accordance with project goals, applicable standards, and client requirements.
• Applying a strong working knowledge of traffic engineering software and design tools to complete complex assignments efficiently and accurately.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams on project setup, data collection, analysis, documentation, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Supporting project managers and task leads by providing technical input, coordinating design tasks, and helping maintain project schedules and deliverables.
• Applying company standards, procedures, and workflows consistently across project work.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent technical training.
• Professional registrations or certifications relevant to the field (e.g., EIT, PE, PTOE, or similar) preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant traffic engineering or transportation design experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with traffic engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, Synchro, VISSIM, VISUM, HCS, HSM, FREEVAL, and related tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness:
  Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development:
  Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance:
  Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule:
  
  Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus:
  Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities:
  Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $41.00/hr.
  
  - $60.00/hr.
• The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Potential office locations include:
Portland, OR.