Traffic Engineer (Independent Contractor 1-Time Project)

Location: Remote / Lancaster CA area (for potential local context or site review)Compensation: $6000 Flat FeeJob Type: Contract / Temporary (One-time Project)Timeline: 46 weeks from project kickoff

We are seeking a qualified independent California Licensed Traffic Engineer to perform a traffic study and develop a conceptual striping plan for a project located in Lancaster California. This is a one-time contract-based assignment. The final deliverables must be signed and stamped by a registered professional engineer in the State of California.

• Traffic Impact Study: Conduct the necessary traffic analysis and generate a clear concise technical report summarizing findings issues and data-backed recommendations.
• Conceptual Striping Plan: Develop preliminary pavement marking and signing plans using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Design Compliance: Ensure all plans and calculations conform to the California MUTCD City of Lancaster standards and Caltrans guidelines where applicable.

• Licensure: Active California Civil P.E. (Professional Engineer) or T.E. (Traffic Engineer) license is strictly required.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of traffic engineering and design experience specifically handling California local agency (ideally High Desert / Los Angeles County) projects.
• Software: Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation; experience with traffic modeling software (Synchro HCS) is highly preferred to support the study findings.
• Autonomy: Must be self-sufficient highly responsive and able to provide a final QA/QC-checked product ready for agency submittal within the tight timeline.

• Fee: $6000 flat fee upon successful completion and delivery of approved plans/study.
• Project Schedule: Strict 46 week timeline from kickoff to final submittal.
• This is a 1099 independent contractor position. No benefits equipment or software licenses will be provided.

Please submit your resume proof of active CA licensure and a brief summary of similar traffic studies/striping plans you have completed in California.