Job Description
The Senior Traffic Engineer manages traffic engineering and planning projects ensuring delivery of high-quality work products and execution of production operations. The position provides consultation to clients and applies expertise to guide project teams in research, preparation and delivery of plans, designs, documents and specifications. The position will assist the Program Director in work winning efforts and be a technical expert in the traffic engineering field. The Senior Traffic Engineer serves as a mentor and fosters a culture that encourages employee growth and engagement.
- Identifies potential clients and/or projects and leverages relationships to win new work.
- Consults with clients to gather specifications, contribute expertise, make recommendations, and deliver design proposals.
- Supervises, produces, and leads designs which may include signal design (timings, phasing, signal operation), signing and pavement markings design, and lighting design.
- Manages and produces technical letters/reports such as trip generations, traffic studies for new developments, safety reports, crash diagrams, reports per the MUTS manual, and signal operation reports.
- Has a comprehensive understanding of all permitting within area of expertise including local, state and federal agencies.
- Performs field reviews, certifications and post design services.
- Has a comprehensive understanding of FDOT submittal process and can lead delivery of submittals.
- Researches and advises on standards requirements, regulatory topics, construction techniques and cost analyses.
- Identifies, develops and implements technical tools, techniques, software, materials and processes to optimize efficiencies and quality.
- Actively contributes ideas, expertise and recommendations based upon industry knowledge.
- Performs as a Project Manager (and in some cases Client Manager):
- Manages production processes overseeing deliverables, reviewing work and coordinating staff.
- Provides support to the Project Director ensuring regular communication regarding project, subconsultant and staff performance, providing reports and data and coordinating technical items to successfully execute projects.
- Performs technical and quality reviews of plans and specifications.
- Participates in client, agency and consultant meetings.
- Prepares and distributes responses to proposal solicitations.
- Prepares/Reviews fee and scope documents for clients.
- Produces and manages project schedules.
- Manages, trains and coaches subconsultants and staff from a technical standpoint to ensure successful project delivery.
- May transport materials including samples, supplies and survey equipment.
- Travels locally to client, consultant, job site, agency and work locations, as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, related field or equivalent relevant work experience is required.
- Professional Engineer Registration (State of Florida).
- 10 or more years of experience.
- 4 or more years of experience managing projects.
- Leadership or supervisory experience.
