Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic

TKDA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager to lead innovative transportation projects in the Greater Seattle area. This role emphasizes collaboration and excellence, allowing you to make a real impact on community infrastructure while advancing your career in a supportive hybrid work environment. You will be responsible for managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and engaging in business development to enhance the company's reputation. Join a dynamic team where every employee is an owner, and together, let's build a better future!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Discretionary Bonuses

HSA Contributions

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off

Eight Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 15+ years of transportation experience with a focus on project management.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Washington required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and plan development for traffic-related projects.
• Conduct analyses using simulation and modeling software.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Business Development

Team Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CADD Software (MicroStation, AutoCAD)

Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Traffic Analysis Software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM)

Job description

As a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. This position will report to the Regional Vice President and will lead projects in the Greater Seattle market. Make an impact and grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence!

We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development.You will collaborate with the Regional 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. Let’s build a better future together!

Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic related design and plan development (roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting)
• Conduct analyses using simulation and modeling software
• Create production of plans, specifications and cost estimates
• 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
• Prepare reports, specifications, and communications
• Collaborate with the Regional Vice President to track prospective business opportunities and cross-sell multi-disciplined consulting services and contribute to the creation of annual business/market development plans
• Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies
• Supervise design and technical development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington
• A minimum of 15 years of related transportation experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
• Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
• Experience in projects related to design and/or plan development for roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting
• Strong working knowledge and previous experience with CADD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• PTOE Certification or interest in attaining PTOE Certification
• Previous Design-Build experience
• 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.)
• Professional registration in 2 or more states

$125,000 - $161,055 a year

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 15 - 20 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.

*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.