Lead Traffic Engineer – Corridor Studies & Signal Design

Southern Search; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Paid professional association

Job summary

Southern Search partners with a well-established Nashville engineering firm to hire a Senior Traffic Engineer who will own signal design, corridor studies, and traffic-control projects. This role moves you from analysis to leadership, with PTOE certification support and a strong bonus plan, plus full medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with employer match.

You’ll gather field data, run Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, SIDRA, and TransModeler, draft reports, and present findings to TDOT and local

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Active PE license in Tennessee.
• 5+ years of traffic engineering experience.
• TDOT or Tennessee agency experience is a strong plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and presentations.
• Comfort with data analysis and visualization tools.
• PTOE certification is a plus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic impact studies, operational analyses, and corridor studies that shape transportation planning decisions.
• Design traffic control devices: signals, signing, pavement marking, and temporary traffic control plans.
• Run traffic engineering software including Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM, SIDRA, TransModeler, and AutoTurn.
• Build reports, technical memos, and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and public meetings.
• Get out in the field to collect data and validate project recommendations.
• Work directly with TDOT and local municipalities on project delivery.
• Draft and design using OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
• Keep everything compliant with MUTCD, AASHTO, NACTO, and TDOT standards.
• Own project timelines and budgets while keeping communication with your team and clients.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM

SIDRA

TransModeler

AutoTurn

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Southern Search partners with a well-established Nashville engineering firm to hire a Senior Traffic Engineer who will own signal design, corridor studies, and traffic-control projects. This role moves you from analysis to leadership, with PTOE certification support and a strong bonus plan, plus full medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with employer match.

You’ll gather field data, run Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, SIDRA, and TransModeler, draft reports, and present findings to TDOT and local