Principal Traffic Engineer: Lead High-Impact Projects

Advatix LATAM; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Profit Sharing

401(k) Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Personal Leave

Alternative Work Schedule

Holiday Parties

Team Building Activities and Events

Job summary

Advatix LATAM seeks a Principal Traffic Engineer to lead the Traffic Division in San Diego, CA. The role requires technical leadership, client coordination, and project delivery across Southern California.

Qualified candidates have a BSCE, CA PE, 7+ years in traffic engineering, and 5+ years in management, with strong leadership and communication skills. Local experience in Southern California is preferred. Full-time position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required.
• Active California PE registration in Civil or Traffic Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in traffic engineering/planning, or 12+ years in the industry.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience supervising traffic engineering teams.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage traffic engineering design teams and transportation projects.
• Provide technical leadership for traffic engineering and planning initiatives.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and deliverables.
• Prepare and review contracts, fee proposals, and project scopes.
• Coordinate directly with clients, public agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Supervise traffic designers, planners, CAD drafters, and technical staff.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering team members.
• Support business development activities and project pursuits.
• Ensure projects meet technical standards, quality expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Traffic engineering

Mentoring

Client relationships

Education

BSCE

PE license (CA)

Tools

HCS

Vistro

Synchro

Other traffic software

Job description

Advatix LATAM seeks a Principal Traffic Engineer to lead the Traffic Division in San Diego, CA. The role requires technical leadership, client coordination, and project delivery across Southern California.

Qualified candidates have a BSCE, CA PE, 7+ years in traffic engineering, and 5+ years in management, with strong leadership and communication skills. Local experience in Southern California is preferred. Full-time position with competitive compensation.