Project Engineer Technology & Traffic

HNTB Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is looking for a professional in Traffic/ITS engineering to manage projects, deliver technical solutions, and mentor team members. With a focus on innovative transportation projects, the role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of experience (or equivalent). Proficiency in traffic analysis tools and project management software is essential. This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5 years with a Master's, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Prior experience with innovative transportation projects is preferred.
• Strong interest in technology-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and distribute discipline-specific work, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Oversee project team's work accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate technical aspects with clients and teaming partners.
• Work closely on multi-discipline projects.

Skills

Traffic analysis and simulation tools proficiency

Technical writing and report development

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

MicroStation and/or AutoCAD

GIS tools such as ArcGIS Pro

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

SIDRA

HCS

HSS

Bluebeam

Job description

What We're Looking For

The HNTB Traffic/ITS and Technology team is seeking a driven professional to join our growing team with a focus on project management, technical delivery, and staff development. This opportunity supports Connected Vehicle and Freight programs along with technical-delivery focused projects. Traffic engineering efforts may be focused on safety, forecasting, analysis, or signal design in a leading role. Projects and programs range from local corridor level to large-scale efforts including complex alternative delivery serving clients such as GDOT TMC, GDOT Office of Planning, City of Atlanta, Gwinnett County, Cobb County, MARTA, and TDOT. Regular engagement with clients and project stakeholders may be required. An ideal candidate has experience leading traffic operations and safety analysis deliverable development and has hands‑on experience with project management responsibilities.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline‑specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You’ll Bring:

• Proficiency with traffic analysis and simulation tools, including Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and HSS
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and GIS tools such as ArcGIS Pro
• Prior experience with, or a strong interest in, technology‑focused and innovative transportation projects
• Strong technical writing and report development skills
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective time management, with the ability to proactively forecast project needs and clearly communicate project development requirements across multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 8 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification
• PDP Certified

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Location: Atlanta, GA