Job Description:Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join our growing Traffic team in Savannah, GA. This role is ideal for an experienced traffic engineer with a strong background in traffic analysis, modeling, and design with direct experience supporting GDOT programs. You'll work with public and private clients on high-impact projects ranging from intersection and corridor studies to complex traffic operations and federally funded studies across the Southeast.
What You'll Be Doing:- Serve as Task Lead on traffic studies and safety projects, overseeing schedules, deliverables, and quality assurance.
- Oversee and support development of traffic operations analyses, corridor studies, design traffic forecasting, and statewide safety programs.
- Apply advanced modeling and simulation using tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, SIDRA, and VISSIM to analyze traffic operations and improve system performance.
- Develop recommendations for traffic operational improvements, including intersection control evaluations (ICE), signal warrants, access management, and congestion mitigation strategies.
- Prepare traffic design plans, including traffic signals, signing, and pavement marking.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate traffic operations with broader transportation planning, safety, and multimodal design goals.
- Mentor junior staff in traffic operations, modeling, and safety analysis, fostering technical growth and collaborative delivery.
- Prepare clear, data-driven technical reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
- Support project delivery across multiple assignments as needed.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- 8+ years of experience in Traffic Engineering.
- Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 6 months of joining
- Experience with Synchro, Sidra, HCS, and VISSIM
- Experience with MicroStation, GEOPAK, and GuideSIGN
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail with ownership of deliverables
- Solid understanding of QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, and business practices
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:- Familiar with GDOT processes and procedures
- Experience of large-scale Design-Build and Public Private Partnership projects, including Alternative Technical Concept (ATC) development, is highly preferred.
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
- Active participation in professional engineering societies/organizations.
Security Clearance Requirement:None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
