Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic

TKDA; Washington, Seattle (District of Columbia, WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, where you will lead innovative transportation infrastructure projects. This role emphasizes collaboration and excellence, allowing you to make a tangible impact in the Greater Seattle market. With a hybrid work environment, you will enjoy flexibility while working on exciting projects that enhance community safety and efficiency. Your leadership will guide a multi-disciplined team, ensuring that every project meets its goals on time and within budget. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Annual Discretionary Bonuses

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Business Development

CADD Software (MicroStation, AutoCAD)

Traffic Operations Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (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 contributing 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

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.

*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.