Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic Engineering

TKDA; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

TKDA in Riverside, CA is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager specializing in traffic engineering to lead design and delivery of complex transportation projects, with expertise in traffic design and/or traffic operations.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with clients, and drive business development while contributing to marketing plans and maintaining client relations in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and California PE licensure.
• Minimum 10 years of transportation experience.
• At least 2 years of managing multi-disciplinary projects; strong coordination with other disciplines.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with business development and client presentations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design lead traffic projects, including signing, pavement markings, signals, lighting, ITS, staging, and maintenance of traffic; develop plans, specs and cost estimates.
• Conduct traffic operations, safety, and system performance analyses; prepare reports and memos.
• Ensure project goals are met within time and budget.
• Establish work plans and staffing for project phases.
• Coordinate engineers, technicians, and production staff on projects.
• Market traffic engineering services to current and prospective clients.
• Cultivate relationships with traffic engineering community to create opportunities.
• Conduct client and internal meetings and reviews with agencies.
• Supervise design and technical development.

Job description

Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic Engineering

life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, California, Riverside

Sep 21, 2026

As a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic, you will lead the design and delivery of complex, safe, and efficient transportation systems. This role is ideal for a candidate with a background in traffic design and/or traffic operations, bringing expertise in either (or a combination of both) to support impactful transportation projects.

You’ll partner with clients, mentor team members, and help shape impactful projects that improve mobility and safety in the communities we serve.

We take a "Seller-Doer" approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Traffic Group Manager and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating / maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations.

Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment.

*We’re Moving!* - TKDA is currently located in San Bernardino with plans to relocate to Downtown Riverside by October 2026. Additional information about the exact location of our Riverside office will be communicated soon through a formal press release, so stay tuned!

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

Responsibilities

• Design Lead traffic related projects, including design and/or operations-focused work such as signing, pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, intelligent transportation systems, construction staging, and/or maintenance of traffic Develop plans, specifications and cost estimates
• OPsConduct traffic operations, safety, and/or system performance analyses; apply findings to support project design and decision making. Prepare traffic study reports and memorandums
• Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
• Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
• Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
• Market traffic engineering services and capabilities to current and perspective clients
• Establish and cultivate relationships with the traffic engineering community to create opportunities to partner on larger projects
• Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies
• Supervise design and technical development

We welcome candidates with strengths in either traffic design or traffic operations. Both are highly valued on our team!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of California
• Minimum of 10 years of related transportation experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Desired Qualifications

• Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
• Experience in traffic engineering projects with an emphasis in design such as plan development for signing, pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, intelligent transportation systems, construction staging, and/or maintenance of traffic
• Strong working knowledge and previous experience with CADD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate specifications and reports; Ability to participate in or lead project team meetings and client consultations
• PTOE Certification or interest in attaining PTOE Certification
• Previous experience in developing and evaluating transportation system and corridor alternatives
• Previous experience with traffic operations analysis, forecasting, and modeling
• Working knowledge of traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, etc.)

The listed salary range reflects only the base pay for candidates with 15 - 25 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
• HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
• 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
• ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
• Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements.

TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H1B, F1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

*Pre-Employment Screening* Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.