Traffic Engineer

Verdantas; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Ohio seeks a Lead Traffic Engineer to oversee and manage traffic engineering studies and design projects. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and engaging with clients to ensure successful project outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a PE license, and 7+ years of traffic engineering experience. A supportive and flexible work environment is offered, along with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in civil and traffic engineering.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) required.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Registration (PTOE) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage traffic engineering studies and design projects.
• Manage project teams to ensure completion within budget and deadlines.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Technical team management

Client communication

Mentorship

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

HCS software

Synchro VISSIM

TransModeler

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting‑edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high‑growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people‑focused culture, prioritizing the well‑being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data‑driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people‑first culture that values your well‑being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Lead Traffic Engineer to join our team in the Ohio area and serve as our Traffic Engineering Leader in any Ohio office. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys leading and managing technical teams to mentor and grow a high‑performing staff team. Verdantas’ team is well‑positioned for growth and is seeking a positive, engaging leader to expand our traffic and transportation services throughout the region. The Lead Traffic Engineer will have demonstrated leadership and technical experience in Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and municipal projects. Shaping our communities and infrastructure by leveraging their skills and through their commitment to the client and the team, our employees will experience a fulfilling and enriching professional career through our organizational focus on People, Sustainability, and Technology.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and manage traffic engineering studies and design projects from the planning phases through final construction plans.
• Manage project teams to ensure project completion by the defined deadline, within the established budget while providing a high‑quality product for our clients.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Meet with clients, both internal and external, to understand project needs and provide guidance and strategy on transportation‑related aspects of projects.
• Understand and be able to communicate the study and approval processes for various studies required by regulatory agencies.
• Prepare project proposals, including developing scopes of work, fees, and schedules, as part of project development for a wide variety of projects ranging in size and complexity.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• 7+ years’ experience in civil and traffic engineering.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) required and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Registration (PTOE).
• Experience working with both public and private clients.
• Experience working with both local and state agencies.
• MicroStation and Geopak experience, required.
• HCS software and Synchro VISSIM and/or TransModeler experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and grow a high‑performing team.

Salary Range

The starting salary for this position is $110,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance—regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EEO race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet