Traffic Engineer

The City of Sterling Heights Office of Engineering is seeking a Traffic Engineer who is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to supporting safe and efficient transportation systems throughout the City!

• Pay starts at $52.0513/hr.
• Pay increases every twelve (12) months and annually on July 1st!
• Every other Friday off
• Competitive 401(a) employer contribution
• Medical with a VERY LOW premium share
• Dental at NO COST
• Vision at NO COST
• $2,300 annual contribution into a Post Employment Health Plan for medical expenses in retirement
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Access to an on-site Employee Health & Wellness Center staffed with a physician and nurse for you and any dependents!
• ...and so much more!

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the City Engineer, the Traffic Engineer performs professional traffic engineering work to support safe and efficient transportation systems throughout the City. The Traffic Engineer oversees traffic operations, conducts traffic studies, analyzes crash, volume, speed, and pedestrian activity data, responds to traffic-related concerns, and coordinates transportation-related projects with City departments and external agencies. Success requires strong engineering judgment, data analysis and problem-solving skills, knowledge of traffic safety standards, effective project coordination, and the ability to clearly communicate technical information to residents, City leadership, consultants, and agency partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in traffic engineering, transportation engineering, and/or municipal operations required.
• Experience conducting or reviewing traffic studies, crash analyses, and operational evaluations.
• Experience executing or reviewing traffic studies, crash analyses, speed studies, signing and pavement marking plans, and intersection/roadway operational evaluations.
• Familiarity with transportation analysis and design tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, GIS, or similar software
• Working knowledge of MMUTCD/MUTCD, traffic studies, signing/marking, signal systems, and roadway safety practices required
• Desired Certification(s):
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification strongly preferred
• Michigan Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred; ability to obtain Michigan licensure if licensed in another state

For the full job description, click HERE

Applications must be submitted by the end of the day on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Check out the recruitment brochure for further information and details via the following link: Traffic Engineer Recruitment Brochure

To view the Summary of Compensation and Benefits document, please click the following link: Summary of Compensation and Benefits - Traffic Engineer

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