MIAMI or TAMPA | Traffic Engineer Modeler

LVI Associates; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks a Senior Traffic Engineer/Traffic Modeler to support traffic operations, signal design, transportation analysis, and roadway improvement projects in Florida, with offices in Miami or Tampa.

You will work with state and local agencies, lead capacity analyses and traffic modeling using industry tools, produce reports, and mentor junior staff while advancing complex infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Florida P.E. license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Minimum of five years in traffic/transportation engineering or traffic modeling.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT design standards, policies, and plan prep criteria.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic signal, signing, and pavement marking design as Engineer of Record on applicable projects.
• Perform intersection and roadway capacity analyses, traffic modeling, and traffic impact studies with industry-standard software.
• Prepare and oversee reports, documentation, calculations, and technical studies for project delivery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support projects across offices/regions.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and assist with proposals, presentations, and BD efforts.

Skills

Traffic signal design

Traffic modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PTOE certification

Tools

PTV VISSIM

Job description

Traffic Engineer/Traffic Modeler

Miami OR Tampa

A well-established transportation engineering consulting firm with a strong presence throughout Florida is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer/Traffic Modeler to support traffic operations, signal design, transportation analysis, and roadway improvement projects. This role offers the opportunity to work with leading transportation agencies, counties, and municipalities on impactful infrastructure projects while contributing to a highly respected transportation practice.

The Firm

• Well-established transportation engineering consultancy with a strong reputation throughout Florida.
• Strong relationships with FDOT Districts 4, 6, and 7, as well as numerous counties and municipalities across the state.
• Extensive project backlog that provides long-term stability and visibility for the next several years.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that improve roadway safety, mobility, and connectivity throughout Florida communities.
• Collaborative environment that encourages teamwork between traffic, transportation, roadway, planning, and design professionals.
• Growing organization that offers employees increased responsibility, visibility, and clear advancement opportunities.
• Diverse project portfolio spanning traffic engineering, transportation planning, roadway design, traffic operations, and infrastructure development.
• Strong commitment to employee development, mentorship, and technical growth.
• Accessible leadership team that promotes collaboration, communication, and professional development.
• Florida-focused practice with deep knowledge of local agencies, transportation standards, and project delivery requirements.

This privately held engineering consulting firm specializes in transportation engineering, traffic operations, roadway design, transportation planning, and infrastructure solutions for public-sector clients throughout Florida. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality transportation projects and maintaining long-standing relationships with transportation agencies and local governments across the state.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic signal, signing, and pavement marking design efforts while serving as Engineer of Record on applicable projects.
• Perform intersection and roadway capacity analyses, traffic modeling, operational studies, and traffic impact analyses using industry-standard software.
• Prepare and oversee engineering reports, design documentation, calculations, and technical studies to support successful project delivery.
• Coordinate project efforts with multidisciplinary engineering teams and support transportation projects across multiple offices and regions.
• Perform quality control reviews and assist with proposal development, client presentations, and business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.
• Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or the ability to obtain Florida licensure.
• Minimum of five years of traffic engineering, transportation engineering, or traffic modeling experience.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT design standards, policies, and plan preparation criteria.
• Excellent verbal communication, technical writing, and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
• Experience preparing traffic signal, signing, and pavement marking plans.
• Expertise in macro-simulation modeling using PTV VISSIM.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary transportation project delivery and coordination between engineering disciplines.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting proposal development, client presentations, and business development efforts.

Salary: $100,000-$145,000 a year based on experience