Associate Traffic Engineer

Willdan is seeking an Associate Traffic Engineer to join our growing Traffic Engineering practice. In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of traffic engineering and transportation planning projects for municipal and regional clients. You will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers to deliver practical, data-driven transportation solutions that improve mobility, accessibility, and safety throughout California.This position is ideal for an engineer who is building toward professional licensure and is ready to assume increasing responsibility in technical design, project delivery, and client coordination. Candidates who already hold a California PE license are encouraged to apply.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesDesign - Prepare traffic engineering designs, including:Traffic signal plansSigning, striping, and pavement marking plansTemporary Traffic Control (TTC) plansStreet lighting plans and photometric analysesPrepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) packages for transportation improvement projectsTraffic Operations and AnalysisSupport preparation of traffic impact studies, safety evaluations, and technical memorandaDevelop or assist in developing traffic signal timing plans, coordination strategies, and operational analyses using industry-standard softwareConduct field investigations and data collection effortsPerform intersection capacity and operational analyses using SynchroAssist in evaluating multimodal transportation improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users Project DeliveryCoordinate with internal teams, public agency staff, utility companies, and external stakeholdersEnsure designs comply with applicable standards, including California MUTCD, HCM, Caltrans, and local agency guidelinesSupport project management tasks including:SchedulingBudget trackingClient communicationsPreparation of project deliverables Review engineering work prepared by junior staff for technical accuracy and completeness Participate in proposal preparation, scope development, and technical interviews as opportunities ariseJob Requirements / QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor of Science Degree in Civil EngineeringMinimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in traffic engineering or transportation design Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification with the ability to obtain PE licensure Proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D Working knowledge of the California MUTCD, Highway Design Manual, Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, and local agency design standards Strong technical writing and communication skills Preferred Qualifications California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred Experience with Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, AutoTURN, or similar traffic engineering software Experience preparing PS&E packages for public agency projects Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Experience coordinating with municipal and state transportation agencies EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation StatementWilldan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.Willdan Engineering participates in E-Verify.