Lead Traffic Engineer

Global Infrastructure; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

TYLin, a global infrastructure firm, seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead varied transportation projects and act as project manager or lead traffic engineer. Responsibilities include neighborhood studies, multimodal planning, traffic impact studies, simulation, and safety analyses.

Preference for Los Angeles or Oakland offices; other CA offices possible. Requires California PE/TE, 8–15 years experience, and strong Excel/Synchro/SimTraffic skills.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering.
• 8–15 years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Traffic Engineer (TE) in California.
• Proficiency in Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, and/or Vissim; expert Excel user.
• Experience in project and client management; leading proposals for public/private clients.
• Ability to commute to the office at least three days per week; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and tasks from initiation to completion.
• Train junior staff and contribute to business development and marketing.
• Prepare proposals and participate in industry events.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Proposal writing

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

Vissim

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering

Registered PE/TE in California

Tools

Excel

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Our nationwide traffic and transportation engineering team is continually growing, and we are currently seeking an experienced, creative, and detail-oriented Senior Transportation Engineer who is eager to serve as project manager or lead traffic engineer on a wide variety of transportation projects including neighborhood transportation and parking studies, multimodal planning and analyses, traffic impact studies, traffic simulation/modeling, complete streets design, traffic management plans, and safety studies. The successful candidate will lead projects and tasks from initiation to completion, train junior staff, and contribute to business development and marketing activities such as writing proposals and attending industry events.
Preference will be given to candidates interested in our Los Angeles or Oakland offices, but other offices in California could be considered.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The candidate must be able to work collaboratively with staff across multiple offices, manage priorities, think creatively, and meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation engineering
• 8-15 years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Traffic Engineer (TE) in California
• High proficiency in Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, and/or Vissim
• Expert user of Excel
• Experience in project management and client management
• Experience leading and preparing proposals for private and public sector clients
• Ability to commute to the office at least three days per week
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Authorization to work in the US

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of$119,000 - $176,400 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.#LI-Hybrid #LI-DNP

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.