Senior Traffic Engineer

GHD; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to grow our Georgia presence by delivering innovative, reliable mobility solutions for urban and rural communities. The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and client development across the Atlanta metropolitan area.

You will lead traffic operations analyses, corridor and intersection studies, traffic signal design, ITS applications, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to meet local standards and client

Qualifications

• PE or PTOE certification is required for a senior position
• Minimum 10 years of related experience in TE/ITS
• Experience leading traffic operations analyses and design for diverse clients

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering assignments for public- and private-sector clients.
• Develop traffic operations analyses, corridor and intersection studies, and ITS applications.
• Manage projects, contracts, and client relationships to deliver safe, efficient transportation solutions.
• Contribute to knowledge management and professional development within the team.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Leadership

Client development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Atlanta. This role will be instrumental in growing our presence across Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area by connecting our clients’ transportation challenges with innovative, practical, and reliable solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in traffic engineering, strong leadership and client-development skills, and the ability to leverage GHD’s multidisciplinary capabilities to deliver meaningful mobility improvements for urban and rural communities. GDOT experience is preferred, with current certifications in the PDP and LAP processes.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a large, well-established organization with a culture grounded in collaboration, integrity, and respect. As a valued member of the Transportation Market, you will work alongside industry leaders and help build a high-performing team committed to sustainable growth in Georgia and the Atlanta metro area. You will also help strengthen client relationships, expand our market presence, and deliver solutions that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life throughout the region.

You will lead and support traffic engineering assignments for public- and private-sector clients, including traffic operations and safety analyses, multimodal planning, corridor and intersection studies, traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems, transportation design, and construction-phase support. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you will develop solutions that respond to local needs, meet applicable standards, and support safe, efficient, and resilient transportation networks across Georgia.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Traffic Engineering Solutions : Develop and deliver traffic engineering solutions for GDOT and Atlanta-area clients, including traffic operations and safety analyses, corridor and intersection studies, signal timing and design, ITS applications, and multimodal improvements. Prepare technical analyses, plans, specifications, and supporting documentation that address client needs and comply with GDOT standards, policies, and applicable local and federal requirements.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
• Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Knowledge Management System: Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver preset outcomes for an area of responsibility.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent degree

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of related experience with technical knowledge and skills across the TE/ITS space.
• A senior position needs a PE or PTOE.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.