Senior Traffic Engineer

STV, Inc.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager to lead innovative traffic engineering projects in Texas. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, this role involves conducting comprehensive traffic studies, developing plans for state and local agencies, and engaging in business development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in traffic engineering, strong communication skills, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact on transportation projects across the region.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 11 years of experience in Traffic Engineering.
• Registered Texas Professional Engineer license required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical services on traffic engineering and ITS projects.
• Conduct traffic engineering studies and develop final plans.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Traffic Signal Design

Traffic Software (HCS, Synchro, VISSIM)

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation OpenRoads

Power BI

Tableau

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

STV is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager for our locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, TX, or Phoenix, AZ, within the Texas Mountain Region. The successful candidate will provide leadership on traffic engineering projects, coordinate with other functional groups within STV, and be involved in projects across Texas and other central U.S. markets.

This position requires a minimum of 11 years of experience in Traffic Engineering and an interest in working on transportation projects with State DOTs, local governments, and the private sector.

Primary roles and responsibilities:

1. Lead technical services on traffic engineering and ITS projects, including traffic signal design, ITS design, signal timing analyses, illumination/lighting, ADA/sidewalk design, signing, and pavement marking and design.
2. Conduct traffic engineering studies such as traffic impact analyses, signal timing plans, simulation modeling, signal warrants, speed studies, capacity analysis, traffic operations, safety analysis, and parking studies.
3. Develop final plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) documents for services for various state and local agencies, collaborating with a larger team.
4. Prepare written reports and presentations of project results.
5. Mentor and train less experienced staff.
6. Manage tasks and interact with clients as needed.
7. Integrate into multiple project delivery teams with overlapping schedules across multiple states.
8. Review work for accuracy, ensuring quality assurance and quality control.
9. Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
10. Engage in business development by pursuing new clients and developing existing relationships.
11. Participate in proposal development.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
2. At least 11 years of relevant experience.
3. Registered Texas Professional Engineer license.
4. Experience in traffic signal design, timing, illumination, operational, and capacity analysis.
5. Proficiency with traffic software such as HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, SIDRA, and transportation planning tools like TransCAD and CUBE.
6. Experience with CAD applications like AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation OpenRoads.
7. Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is desirable.
8. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS is a plus.
9. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
10. Experience with TxDOT and other Texas city/county projects is preferred.
11. Active participation in professional societies encouraged.
12. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
13. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Compensation Range: $122,808 - $163,744

We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply, as we value diversity and inclusion. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, you might still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, 401(k), retirement counseling, paid time off, holidays, dependent care, parental leave, continuing education, and support for professional licensure and memberships.

STV is committed to fair and transparent compensation. The listed salary range is a good-faith estimate; final offers may vary based on multiple factors.