Lead Traffic Engineer & Project Mentor

Compass Infrastructure Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

401(k) matching

Full medical coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Compass Infrastructure Group in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Traffic Engineer to lead traffic tasks, mentor junior staff, and uphold our design quality control. You will drive studies, traffic design, and planning while expanding our transportation practice in Ohio and Kentucky.

We value self-motivation, teamwork, and continuing growth in a collaborative, start-up environment with competitive benefits and a flexible mix of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio.
• 4–10+ years in the transportation industry.
• Proven or emerging experience in traffic design plan development.
• Experience with traffic analysis software is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and handle design/study tasks.
• Experience with MicroStation is a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading or executing traffic tasks related to studies, design, and project planning.
• Conduct analysis and modeling for planning, interchange, multimodal, ITS, and other studies.
• Generating reports and technical memos to document and communicate analysis and findings.
• Perform traffic design for maintenance of traffic, traffic control, signal, and/or lighting plans.
• Ensure quality assurance by implementing Compass’s quality control procedures.
• Establish and implement standard practices and procedures for traffic projects.
• Provide mentorship to new staff members as the firm continues to grow.
• Additional responsibilities include ensuring scope, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Engage in proposal development and client development meetings.
• Collaborate on defining project scope and fee structure.
• Fulfill the role of task manager or project manager.
• Consult on the hiring process for future staff members.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Education

Professional Engineer license (Ohio)

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Traffic analysis software

Job description

Compass Infrastructure Group in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Traffic Engineer to lead traffic tasks, mentor junior staff, and uphold our design quality control. You will drive studies, traffic design, and planning while expanding our transportation practice in Ohio and Kentucky.

We value self-motivation, teamwork, and continuing growth in a collaborative, start-up environment with competitive benefits and a flexible mix of in-office and remote work.