As a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic, you will lead the design and delivery of complex, safe, and efficient transportation systems. This role is ideal for a candidate with a background in traffic design and/or traffic operations, bringing expertise in either (or a combination of both) to support impactful transportation projects.

You'll partner with clients, mentor team members, and help shape impactful projects that improve mobility and safety in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic related projects, including design and/or operations-focused work such as signing, pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, intelligent transportation systems, construction staging, and/or maintenance of traffic
• Conduct traffic operations, safety, and/or system performance analyses; apply findings to support project design and decision making
• Develop plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Conduct traffic operations and safety analyses. Prepare traffic study reports and memorandums
• Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
• Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
• Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
• Market traffic engineering services and capabilities to current and perspective clients
• Establish and cultivate relationships with the traffic engineering community to create opportunities to partner on larger projects
• Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies
• Supervise design and technical development

We welcome candidates with strengths in either traffic design or traffic operations. Both are highly valued on our team!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of California
• Minimum of 10 years of related transportation experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
• Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
• Experience in traffic engineering projects with an emphasis in design and/or operations such as plan development for signing, pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, intelligent transportation systems, construction staging, and/or maintenance of traffic
• Strong working knowledge and previous experience with CADD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate specifications and reports; Ability to participate in or lead project team meetings and client consultations

Preferred Qualifications

• PTOE Certification or interest in attaining PTOE Certification
• Previous experience in developing and evaluating transportation system and corridor alternatives
• Previous experience with traffic operations analysis, forecasting, and modeling
• Working knowledge of traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, etc.)

$137,500 - $182,500 a year

The listed salary range reflects only the base pay for candidates with 15 - 25 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

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At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.