Project Delivery Leader, Traffic

RK&K; Virginia, Fairfax (MN, VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Project Delivery Leader in Traffic, where your expertise will shape transportation solutions across diverse environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects that impact communities positively, utilizing advanced traffic analysis and simulation tools. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, you will support public agencies and manage project teams, ensuring quality and excellence in design work. If you are passionate about traffic engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Qualifications

• 10+ years of traffic engineering experience with a focus on transportation planning.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning studies and traffic operations analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and facilitate client presentations.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Communication Skills

Traffic Analysis

Simulation Software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM)

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

MSCE

Tools

Synchro

SimTraffic

VISSIM

Job description

At RK&K, we are hiring a Project Delivery Leader in Traffic to support existing clients and develop new business firm-wide. As a senior member of our firmwide development team, you will lead various pursuits and projects related to transportation, focusing on current and new service areas. You will support public agencies with traffic analysis and design engineering programs across our portfolio.

This role can be remote with required travel to project sites as needed.

Essential Functions

• Perform transportation planning studies, traffic operations analysis, and traffic engineering design plans.
• Support projects across all modes of travel including highway, bus, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian in urban, suburban, and rural environments.
• Complete studies and develop high-quality traffic reports; present findings professionally to clients both on-site and virtually.
• Prepare documentation and design plans for traffic control devices, signals, signing, pavement markings, temporary traffic control, lighting, and ITS.
• Utilize traffic analysis and simulation tools for modeling and simulations.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Facilitate meetings, presentations, and plan approvals with internal teams and clients.
• Manage project staff and sub-consultants.
• Act as liaison between clients and the firm.
• Ensure quality assurance and control for design work.
• Apply engineering judgment and initiative within traffic engineering.

Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of progressive traffic engineering experience.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including public speaking.
• Experience with Highway Safety Manual, Highway Capacity Manual, and AASHTO guidelines.
• Advanced proficiency with Synchro/SimTraffic and VISSIM or similar simulation software.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience designing traffic control devices using MUTCD guidelines.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MSCE
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
• Experience working in multiple states.

Other Duties

This job description outlines general responsibilities and skills; other duties may be assigned as needed.

What We Offer

We provide excellent career advancement opportunities, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision/life/disability insurances, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K offers the chance to impact communities positively. Our award-winning culture fosters collaboration and trust, making us a trusted partner for over 100 years. Join us and design your career with RK&K!