Assistant Project Manager - Traffic

Socket.dev; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Transportation in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical and engineering support, including proposals and cost estimates. You will work on traffic and transportation systems analysis, design, and project management for FDOT and local agencies, collaborating with cross-functional teams across offices.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, leading design efforts, and supporting business development while ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer.
• 3–5 years of experience with MicroStation, Geopak (or Open Roads) and FDOT procedures.
• Experience with traffic impact analysis, signal warrant studies and traffic management plans for private clients.
• Experience using SYNCHRO; ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs traffic and transportation systems analysis, planning and design.
• Determines feasibility of projects based on data analysis.
• Manage and design traffic signal projects for FDOT, counties and local municipalities.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of the group including business development and project management responsibilities.
• Mentoring direct reports and sharing knowledge.

Skills

MicroStation

Geopak/Open Roads

FDOT procedures

SYNCHRO

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

MicroStation ORD

CORSIM

HCS

Trans CAD

VISSIM

AGI32

Job description

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Project Engineer at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for Provides technical and engineering support, including technical proposals and cost estimates

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Performs traffic and transportation systems analysis, planning and design.
• Determines feasibility of projects based on analysis of collected data.
• Responsible for performance to scope, schedule and budget.
• Responsible for performance of project staff.
• Manage and design traffic signal projects, signing, striping, illumination, ITS, and traffic control plans for FDOT, counties and local municipalities
• Prepare traffic studies that include traffic impact analysis for private clients, and level of service analysis and travel demand modeling for public clients
• Oversees day to day operations of group including business development activities and project management responsibilities.
• Mentoring direct reports, and conveying knowledge to others
• Team lunches/breakfasts and social activities
• Oversee day to day operations of group including business development activities and project management responsibilities.
• Mentoring direct reports, and conveying knowledge to others
• Team lunches/breakfasts and social activities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 to 5 years of experience with MicroStation, Geopak (or Open Roads) and FDOT procedures
• Experienced in completing engineering studies including traffic impact analysis, signal warrant studies and traffic management plans for private clients
• Experience using SYNCHRO
• Some experience handling multiple deadlines
• Effective communication skills to engage with project teams
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing work assignments and project needs, often on short notice.
• An open mind to alternative methods from what you have previously been taught
• A team attitude.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Experience with MicroStation ORD
• Experience with Large Scale FDOT Projects
• Advanced skills in specialized software programs
• Technical Training Experience
• Experience using CORSIM, HCS, Trans CAD, VISSIM, and AGI32 is a plus
• Proven experience in handling multiple tasks and deadlines

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners and growing, we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.