Senior Licensed PE Roadway Engineer – Traffic & Transportation

System One; Homestead (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Licensed PE Roadway Engineer with a strong background in traffic control design and project management. This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a leadership position while working on high-profile projects for state agencies. You'll lead a team, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and career development, where your expertise will help shape impactful transportation solutions. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Mentorship from senior engineers

Qualifications

• Licensed PE in Pennsylvania required with 8-15 years experience.
• Strong background in traffic control and roadway design.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic control design for PennDOT and PA Turnpike projects.
• Provide mentorship to early-career engineers and oversee project delivery.

Skills

Traffic Control Design

Signal Design

Pavement Marking Design

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania

8–15 years of roadway and traffic engineering experience

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Synchro

Highway Capacity Software (HCS)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Licensed PE Roadway Engineer – Traffic & Transportation

Location: [City, State] (Hybrid/Remote Options Available)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Licensed PE Roadway Engineer with 8 to 15 years of experience specializing in traffic control design, signals, signing, and pavement marking design for PennDOT and PA Turnpike projects. This role is an exciting opportunity to grow into a leadership position following the retirement of a 35-year senior traffic engineer. The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader, overseeing project delivery while mentoring and developing 0–5 year EIT staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage traffic control design, signal design, signing, and pavement marking design for PennDOT and PA Turnpike projects.

• Develop and review traffic control plans, temporary and permanent signage layouts, pavement marking plans, and signal system designs to meet state and federal standards.

• Ensure all designs comply with PennDOT, PA Turnpike, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards.

• Collaborate with internal roadway and traffic engineering teams to develop comprehensive transportation solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to EITs (0–5 years) to support their career development.

• Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project delivery.

• Serve as a subject matter expert, offering guidance and technical oversight across multiple projects.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain through reciprocity).

• 8–15 years of roadway and traffic engineering experience, with a strong background in PennDOT and PA Turnpike projects.

• Proficiency in traffic engineering and roadway design software, such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Synchro, and Highway Capacity Software (HCS).

• Experience in preparing Traffic Control Plans, Signal Designs, Signing & Pavement Marking Plans.

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

• Passion for mentorship and staff development, with an ability to guide early-career engineers.

Why Join Us?

• Step into a leadership role with the opportunity to grow into a senior position.

• Work on high-profile PennDOT and PA Turnpike projects.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment with experienced senior engineers.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.

If you’re looking for a career-defining opportunity to lead, mentor, and drive impactful transportation projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or reach out for more details.