Senior Traffic Engineer - Leader
We are seeking an experienced Traffic Engineering Leader to help build and manage a traffic engineering group within the Texas market. This leadership role is pivotal in expanding our presence across the state, mentoring staff, and guiding strategic growth both regionally and company-wide.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, entrepreneurial, and have a proven ability to pursue and manage transportation projects with state agencies, municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations.
Location:
Open to multiple office locations across Texas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead with integrity and sound business principles
- Develop and execute business strategies and plans
- Establish and track goals for the traffic engineering group
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Foster open communication across teams and leadership
- Grow and direct the roadway design practice
- Hire, mentor, and manage staff at all levels
- Pursue and manage transportation projects with state and local agencies
- Ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables
- Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules
- Represent the company in client meetings and industry events
- Embrace and implement new technologies and approaches
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 16 years of experience in transportation project design
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's or advanced degree preferred)
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas
- Strong knowledge of state transportation policies and procedures
- Proven track record of growing engineering teams and building relationships
- Excellent communication and business development skills
- Experience in project management and team leadership
- Willingness to travel to project sites, offices, and client meetings
- Positive attitude and collaborative mindset
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Paid leave and holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Group and optional life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
Note:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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