Senior Staff Traffic Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan seeks a Senior Staff Traffic Engineer in Florida to perform traffic and parking studies, transportation planning, event management studies, and roadway design. You will join a multidisciplinary team and work on projects across sectors including sports, healthcare, education, distribution, and commercial development.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 3+ years of experience, EIT, and proficiency with HCS and SYNCHRO; AutoCAD and MicroStation are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience in traffic/transportation engineering, traffic impact studies, parking studies, and related design work.
• Current EIT licensure; P.E. is a plus.
• Experience with HCS, SYNCHRO, and MUTCD is required; knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation is a plus.
• Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff; manage multiple clients and projects; develop budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform planning and permitting of traffic/transportation projects; land development and infrastructure
• Conduct traffic analysis for traffic impact studies
• Oversee field staff collecting traffic volume and regulatory data
• Conduct preliminary traffic reviews to identify critical issues
• Apply engineering knowledge and mathematics to studies and designs
• Prepare or review draft reports including traffic impact and parking studies
• Use SYNCHRO, HCS, and similar tools to prepare design documents
• Prepare proposals and review invoices and project budgets with team
• Lead preparation and modification of reports, plans, cost estimates, and designs
• Supervise staff engineers and interns as needed
• Coordinate field inspection services and site visits
• Perform additional duties as requested

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCS

SYNCHRO

MUTCD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News‑Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry.

Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Traffic Engineer to join its collaborative team in Florida. This individual will serve a key function in performing traffic & parking studies, transportation planning studies, traffic event management studies, and traffic signal/roadway design projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of engineers, working on exciting and meaningful projects across many different market sectors. Our work includes projects in professional and collegiate sports, healthcare, higher education, distribution, K-12, commercial, office, retail, mixed‑use, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform the planning and permitting of traffic/transportation engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects;
• Conduct traffic analysis for traffic impact studies;
• Oversee field staff collecting traffic volume, road, and regulatory data;
• Conduct preliminary traffic reviews at the project concept stage to identify critical traffic-related issues;
• Apply knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics;
• Write and/or review draft reports including traffic impact studies and parking studies;
• Use engineering equipment and design software (SYNCHRO, HCS, etc.) to prepare engineering and design documents with proficiency;
• Prepare draft proposals and review draft invoices and project budgets in collaboration with team members;
• Lead tasks associated with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, and designs for projects;
• Supervise or coordinate the work of staff engineers, interns, and others who assist in specific assignments as needed;
• Coordinate and perform field inspection services, as needed; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering;
• 3+ years of experience in traffic/transportation engineering, traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrants, parking studies, driveway & roadway design, and traffic signal design;
• Current EIT licensure; P.E. a plus;
• Experience with HCS, SYNCHRO, and the MUTCD is required; Knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation are a plus;
• Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects and to develop and manage project budgets;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively individually and in a team environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective public speaking skills;
• Reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing;
• Ability to occasionally travel and participate in field work; and
• Ability to work overtime during evening and/or weekends, as needed by project schedule.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full‑time employment company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

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