Principal, Transportation Design & Growth Leader

Traffic Engineers, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Principal to lead project teams and manage client relationships in Houston. The role involves overseeing project quality and compliance while training and mentoring staff.

Successful candidates will have a PE license in Texas and 10+ years in transportation engineering or planning, with experience in delivering complex projects. TEI offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or ability to obtain Texas reciprocity within six months.
• 10+ years of transportation engineering or planning experience, with significant project management responsibility.
• Proven ability to lead and grow client relationships and generate new work.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams as Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, or similar role.
• Oversee and review work products from all team members assigned to a project.
• Develop and manage client relationships, proactively addressing client needs.

Skills

Traffic signal timing plans and phasing optimization

Trip generation analysis

Microsimulation of transportation facilities

Intersection design

Proficiency with industry standards

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or reciprocity

10+ years of transportation engineering or planning experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation

Traffic modeling software (e.g., Synchro)

Job description

Traffic Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Principal to lead project teams and manage client relationships in Houston. The role involves overseeing project quality and compliance while training and mentoring staff.

Successful candidates will have a PE license in Texas and 10+ years in transportation engineering or planning, with experience in delivering complex projects. TEI offers competitive compensation and benefits.